Garlicky prawns with sherry
This Spanish seafood builds prawns, dry sherry and parsley into a crowd-pleasing meal you can have ready in about 30 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 2 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 2 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains fish or shellfish, no meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Shellfish
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How to make it
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Tip in the garlic slices and cook for a few secs. Then stir through the prawns and cook for a couple of mins until they start to turn pink.
- Pour over the sherry and cook for a few mins more, just until the prawns are cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan
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What to serve with Garlicky prawns with sherry
- Spanish Tortilla Vegetarian
- Roast fennel and aubergine paella Vegan
- Migas Miscellaneous
- Spiced tortilla Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Garlicky prawns with sherry take to make?
About 30 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 2 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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