A simple and delicious recipe for garlic butter prawns, perfect for a quick meal.

Garlic Butter Prawns recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Main Ingredients

  • oil
    oil
    1tsp
  • butter
    butter
    2tsp
  • prawns
    prawns
    500g
  • green chillies
    green chillies
    3
  • garlic
    garlic
    10clove
  • chilli flakes
    chilli flakes
    1/2tsp
  • water
    water
    1tbsp
  • lemon juice
    lemon juice
    1

How to make Garlic Butter Prawns

Cooking Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil and butter in a pan, then add the prawns and cook for 7 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the prawns from the pan and sauté the garlic and green chillies in the same prawn-flavored butter for 3-5 minutes over medium heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chilli flakes, salt, and lemon juice to the pan.

  4. Step 4

    Add water to deglaze the pan, then return the prawns to the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Cook for another 3-5 minutes, then garnish and serve with warm rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

515.0kcal (25.75%)

Protein

56.0g (100%)

Carbs

5.0g (1.82%)

Sugars

0.0g

Healthy Fat

20.3g

Unhealthy Fat

9.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure not to overcook the prawns; they should be pink and opaque when done.

  2. Adjust the number of green chillies based on your spice preference.

FAQS

  1. Can I use frozen prawns for this recipe?

    Yes, you can use frozen prawns. Just make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.

  2. What can I serve with garlic butter prawns?

    Garlic butter prawns pair well with warm rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.

  3. How can I make this recipe spicier?

    You can add more green chillies or increase the amount of chilli flakes to make it spicier.

  4. Is this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet?

    Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as it does not contain any gluten-containing ingredients.

  5. Can I substitute the prawns with another protein?

    Yes, you can substitute prawns with chicken or tofu for a different variation.

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