Camarones Sonora Recipe
Seven large tiger prawns sautéed in garlic and butter with lemon and a hint of pepper. Served with Mexican white rice, black beans, and tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Prawns
Clean and devein the tiger prawns, leaving the shells on for flavor if desired. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Cook the Prawns
Add the tiger prawns to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Once the prawns are cooked, drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Serve
Serve the sautéed prawns immediately with Mexican white rice, black beans, and warm tortillas on the side.
