Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp)

Just 5 ingredients and you have a Garlic Prawn dish that you can use so many different ways. These Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp) are the perfect addition to any tapas spread, but can also go on a salad, stirred in to pasta or in tacos. There are lots of other healthy prawn recipes in this post too.

If you are looking to include more seafood in your diet, then prawns (shrimp) are a good place to start. They are really easy to cook with, very versatile and providing you don't overcook them so they become chewy, they are hard to get wrong.

It doesn't get much easier than these Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp).

We kept the flavours really simple here and loaded up the garlic and herbs, with a lemon sauce. You could add a little chilli too if you want a kick of spice.

Why should you try it?

Step by step

One: Put the olive oil in a frying pan and add the prawns, lemon juice, zest and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink.

Two: Pour in to a bowl and scatter with fresh parsley before serving.

Tapas recipes

We are a little bit tapas obsessed at the moment. Having recently returned back from Spain, where we ate tapas every other day, we are keen to carry on eating tapas as much as possible. 

One thing you will pretty much always find on a tapas menu is gambas (prawns). The Spanish like to keep them simple and they are usually served up with olive oil and a tonne of garlic, and we never complain about that.

We still wanted to keep ours simple, but add a little bit of extra flavour and freshness, so we added some Lemon and parsley.

Here are some of our favourite tapas recipes from around that would go really well with these Garlic Prawns. We have a wonderful Spanish Omelette, some tasty Paprika Chicken Skewers, some smokey Spanish Rice or some crispy and spicy Patatas Bravas. We also have some tips if you are having your own Tapas Dinner Party.

Prawns or shrimp?

Interesting fact - whilst there is a lot of discussion between people in the UK and US over the difference between prawns and shrimp, and most people thinking they are the same thing just different sizes, they are actually totally different. They share similarities, but they are not the same. We have used both in the name of this recipe, as you can use either type.

Healthy prawn recipes

Prawns are super healthy and a great addition to your diet. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (which is important for heart health), high in protein and low in calories too.

They are a nice easy addition to a salad, so try to include them in your diet more if you are looking to eat more seafood. Make sure you are signed up to our mailing list for more healthy prawn recipes.

What to serve these with

Whilst the temptation to just eat them out of the bowl before serving up is strong, there is so much you can do with these. If you are putting together a tapas dinner party then these Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp) are a must on the table.

They are also delicious paired with a green salad and some avocado for a quick lunch. Why not make them into a prawn cocktail?

Love tacos? These make some tasty and quick fish tacos - just throw in some slaw (have you tried our Mexican Coleslaw?) and avocado salsa and you are good to go.

Extra tips

• You can use any leafy herb selection you like - this recipe is a great way to use up leftover herbs.
• Like a kick of spice in your food? Add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes before serving.
• Eat these straight out of the bowl, or put them on a salad or in some tacos with some homemade Mexican Coleslaw.
• If you are using fresh prawns, these will only take 1 minute to cook.

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Recipe

Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp)

Just 5 ingredients and you have a dish that you can use so many different ways. These Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns are the perfect addition to any tapas spread.

Low Carb

4.75 from 27 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Tapas

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 6 minutes

Allergen:

Shellfish

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 127kcal

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Ingredients

UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures

• ▢ 350 g Raw king prawns
• ▢ 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• ▢ 1 Lemon (Juice and zest)
• ▢ 4 Garlic cloves, crushed
• ▢ 1 handful Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

• Put the olive oil in a frying pan and add the prawns, lemon juice and zest and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink.
• Pour in to a bowl and scatter with the fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

• You can use any leafy herb selection you like - this recipe is a great way to use up leftover herbs.
• Like a kick of spice in your food? Add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes before serving.
• Eat these straight out of the bowl, or put them on a salad or in some tacos with some homemade Mexican Coleslaw.
• If you are using fresh prawns, these will only take 1 minute to cook.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.