Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJOEY YorkdaleGarlic Lemon Prawns Recipe

Garlic Lemon Prawns Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Yorkdale
Time20m
Serves4

Make Garlic Lemon Prawns Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Prawns

    Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely using a knife or a garlic press.

  3. 3

    Juice the Lemons

    Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl, discarding any seeds.

  4. 4

    Chop the Parsley

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.

  3. 7

    Cook the Prawns

    Add the prawns to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the prawns are pink and opaque.

  4. 8

    Add Lemon Juice

    Pour the lemon juice over the cooked prawns and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.

  5. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the prawns and serve immediately.

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