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Paprika Prawns in 5 Simple Steps

These 4-ingredient paprika prawns are a surefire hit.

Update: 13 September 2019

Cape Town is a seafood town. There’s nothing better than serving your guests something fresh.

INGREDIENTS FOR 10 PORTIONS
2.5kg prawns
50ml smoked paprika
10 cloves garlic
500g butter

METHOD
1. Clean the prawns, keeping the heads and shells on.
2. Heat butter in a large pan and place the prawns in the pan.
3. After 2 minutes, turn over and add the paprika and crushed garlic.
4. Toss the prawns until just cooked, making sure to mix the garlic, paprika, and butter nicely.
5. Serve with lemon wedges

Former chef for French Toast, Jannie Melis, shares his 4-ingredient prawn recipe.

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