Pep ’n Zest Garlic Butter Prawns & Rice

Ingredients

• 500 g large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest (Lemon Pepper)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest of ½ lemon
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, only if needed
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Extra Pep ’n Zest, for finishing

Method

1. Pat the prawns dry. Toss with 1 tbsp Pep ’n Zest and 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the prawns in a single layer and cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove from the pan.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the remaining 1 tbsp Pep ’n Zest, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir into the melted garlic butter.
6. Return the prawns to the pan and toss for 30–60 seconds until beautifully coated.
7. Divide the hot cooked rice between bowls or plates and spoon the garlic-butter prawns and pan juices over the top.
8. Finish with spring onions, parsley and a light sprinkle of Pep ’n Zest.
9. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

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