Prawns in Lemon and Garlic Butter on Lemon Basmati Rice

There are so many recipes for Prawns and Rice on the Internet

The idea of using Lemon not only whilst cooking the prawns but also in the accompanying rice

is such a good plan

Preparation and Cooking Time 25 minutes

                                    

350 gms Prawns, cleaned                           

4 - 5 cloves garlic  peeled and finely chopped                                            

1/4 tsp paprika                                                  

2 tbs butter                                                        

2 Tbs fresh Lemon Juice                                   

3 Tbs Fresh Snipped Parsley                            

Clean shrimp if needed, if not just rinse and let drain.

Cut lemon in half and cut off 2 slices for garnish.

Squeeze the remaining lemon for juice.

Meanwhile mince garlic

Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.

Add paprika and sauté briefly. 

Add garlic and sauté until golden and tender, 5  7 minutes.

Turn heat up to medium and add shrimp. 

Sauté until prawns start to curl and turn opaque. 

Add lemon juice, parsley and heat through.

Very simple

And to accompany these juicy prawns

Just whip up this tasty lemon rice 

 

Lemon Basmati Rice

1/2 cup Basmati Rice 

1 clove Garlic

 2 tsp butter

1 cup, 250 mls Chicken Stock 

1 tbs fresh lemon thyme

1tbs lemon juice

Mince garlic.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. 

Add garlic and sauté briefly, 1  2 minutes.

Add rice and sauté, stirring for 1 minute. 

Add stock, thyme and lemon juice. 

Cover and cook for length of time on package. 

When done fluff with a fork

To serve: Arrange rice on a small platter. 

Spoon shrimp and sauce on rice, garnish with little extra parsley and serve with some lemon wedges on the side 

Enjoy