Name: Garlic Spot Prawn Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 12 spot prawns or black tiger prawns; 2 tbsp olive oil/ butter; 4 garlic cloves (chopped); 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp parsley; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste

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Prawns and most seafood pair well with buttery garlic sauce. Spot prawns are buttery and sweet in taste so complimenting them with Italian seasoning and garlic goes a long way in boosting the flavor. Follow this easy spot prawn recipe to make them at home.

If you have never cooked spot prawns before, it takes a different approach as compared to other prawns. Spot prawns take less time to cook, and in a hot pan, you only need to cook them for 20-30 seconds before they are done.

You can saute them in butter for 20-30 seconds before tossing them in BBQ sauce or any sauce of your liking. Just finish it off with lemon juice and white wine.

I recommend peeling the shells before cooking, but you can also cook with shells, and it can easily be peeled off once cooked.

What are Spot Prawns?

Spot prawns are wild prawns that are not farmed. They are pale pink in color when uncooked. After cooking they turn a beautiful pink-orange color.

Spot prawns don’t taste like classic prawns. Instead, they have a buttery, sweet flavor, like lobster. It’s like eating mini lobsters.

Cooking spot prawns are a bit different from other kinds because they don’t take much time to cook, but peeling them takes a different technique and time.

Key Ingredients

Here are the main ingredients that you will need for this recipe:

12 spot prawns or black tiger prawns
2 tbsp olive oil/ butter
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp parsley
1/4 cup white wine
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Chef Notes

If you want to turn it into a full meal, add 1/2 cup of thinly sliced shallots.
You can add more herbs and spices to make the prawns more flavorful. Coriander, cumin, oregano, basil, and thyme are great additions.
Removing the spot prawn shells take more time than preparing normal prawns. I recommend removing the shells a day before cooking them, or ahead of time.
You can use any type of prawn for this recipe, and it will yield the same delicious results.

What to serve with garlic spot prawns

Spot prawns are buttery in taste, and absolutely delicious. There are different ways to enjoy the dish, but this one is best when you’re in a rush and want toasty, and buttery prawns.

Once you have decided to make this spot prawn recipe for dinner, here are some side dishes that you can serve it with:

Roasted asparagus topped with parmesan
Cheese macaroni salad with boiled egg
Pesto zucchini noodles with cheddar cheese
Greek vegetable salad with tomatoes, onion, olive oil, feta cheese, and cucumbers
Grilled vegetables with onions, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pineapple
Couscous primavera with vegetables and mint leaves
Spiced mango guacamole
Potato salad with cheese, and honey mustard dressing
Caprese salad with red tomato, basil, and burrata
Mexican-style elote with cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder

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