Summer recipe: Sautéed prawns with garlic, lemon and parsley

Looking for something fresh and simple? Try this summery recipe for sautéed shrimp with garlic, lemon, and parsley, ready in 10 minutes in a pan. Perfect for a light dinner or a sunny appetizer.

Recipe information:

Level : ⭐ Very easy
Preparation time : ⏱️ 5 minutes
Cooking time : ⏱️ 5 minutes
Servings : 👨👩👧👦 2 to 4 people

🧾 Ingredients

400g of raw, peeled shrimp
2 cloves of chopped garlic
The juice and zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons of olive oil
(optional) 1 pinch of sweet chili pepper or Espelette pepper
Salt & pepper

👨🍳 Instructions (for perfect cooking in a stainless steel pan)

🔥 Step 1: Preheating the stainless steel pan

Place your stainless steel pan on the stove at 2/3 of its power .
Let it heat up for 1 to 2 minutes empty .
Do the water drop test : if the drop forms a ball that rolls → it's the right time ✅.

🫒 Step 2: Add the oil

Pour the olive oil into the hot pan. Heat it briefly for 20 to 30 seconds .

🦐 Step 3: Sauté the shrimp

Add the shrimp to the pan.
Let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring immediately to obtain a Maillard reaction (they will color slightly).
Turn them over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

🧄 Step 4: Add herbs and lemon juice

Add the chopped garlic, lemon zest and juice. Mix well to coat the shrimp.
Add the sweet chili pepper (if used), salt, pepper.

🌿 Step 5: Finalize

Remove the pan from the heat. Add the chopped parsley.
Serve hot with rice, salad, or as tapas.

Did you know that?

Stainless steel pans are perfect for searing shrimp over high heat:

Instant searing : Stainless steel heats up quickly, ideal for keeping seafood moist.
No taste transfer : Perfect for recipes with delicate flavors like garlic and lemon.
Ecological and healthy : Stainless steel does not emit any harmful substances and is not affected by the acidity of citrus fruits.

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