Mazatlan-Style Sautéed Prawns

• •1.5 lb Large prawns (peeled and deveined)
• •4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• •2 piece Dried red chilies (such as arbol or guajillo, stemmed and seeded)
• •3 tbsp Olive oil
• •2 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• •1 cup Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• •to taste Salt
• •to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rehydrate the dried chilies by soaking in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and finely chop.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add garlic and chopped chilies to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

4. 4

   Add prawns to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until pink and cooked through, flipping halfway.

5. 5

   Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

• 💡Serve with rice, tortillas, or a side salad for a complete meal.
• 💡Adjust the amount of chilies to your preferred level of spiciness.
• 💡For extra flavor, marinate the prawns in lime juice, garlic, and chili flakes for 30 minutes before cooking.