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How to Cook Frozen Prawns

Light, Buttery, Perfect and BANGING FLAVOR is what you'll find with this recipe for how to cook frozen prawns. You'll never know that you aren't on the coast!  Easy and Ready in less than 15 minutes! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to Cook Frozen Prawns
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of frozen peeled and deveined prawns
  • 4 Tbs cooking oil - divided
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ lemon

Instructions

  • Thaw the prawns by either placing in the refrigerator on the day before you plan to use OR by placing into a colander and running under cold tap water for 5-10 minutes.
  • Dry the prawns with a paper or cloth towel.
  • Mix TWO tbs of oil with garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl and stir the prawns into the bowl. Place the bowl into the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the remaining 2 Tbs of oil. When oil surface is shimmery and the oil is hot (about 2-3 minutes) , add the entire contents of the prawns bowl and reduce the heat to medium high.
  • Stir the prawns and turn until the prawns turn pink and begin to curl (about 5 minutes). Turn off the heat and squeeze the lemon over the top of the prawns. Serve with any extra lemon.

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Notes

  • It is important to thaw the prawns first before cooking. If you start with frozen prawns, the prawns will cook unevenly.
  • Add more hot sauce or less hot sauce depending on your tastes. The amount listed will not add much heat, it is for flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the prawns as they do cook quickly. As soon as they turn pink, they are done.
  • Make a fun change and use lime instead of lemon!
  • If you are cooking the large size prawns, the cook time will be longer. If you are cooking small prawns, the cook time will be less.
  • Once you have thawed your prawns, they need to be cooked immediately.
PRO TIP:  You'll know the prawns are done when they turn a beautiful pink/red color and begin to curl slightly! 

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 1203mg | Potassium: 109mg | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2.5mg