Appetizer: United States – Spicy Tiger Prawns with Lemon & Chili
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min
Ingredients
12 tiger prawns, cleaned, about 12 oz (340 g) 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil 1 tsp (5 ml) red chili flakes 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped Salt to taste Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Seasoning:** In a bowl, combine olive oil, red chili flakes, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. 2. **Cook the Prawns:** Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook them in the skillet for about 3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the prawns.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 170 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.2 g
Protein: 17.4 g
Fat: 10.6 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 137 mg
Sodium: 102 mg
Potassium: 260 mg
Calcium: 63 mg
Iron: 0.64 mg
Generated: 2026-11-06T06:01:51+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.