Flaming Garlic and Whisky Gambas King Prawns Giant Shrimp
Ignite your taste buds with this show-stopping *Flaming Garlic and Whisky Gambas King Prawns* recipe, where succulent jumbo shrimp are kissed with a bold garlic-chili butter, smoky paprika, and a splash of fiery whisky. This dish is as much of a performance as it is a feast, with a dramatic flambé technique that infuses layers of deep, savory flavors into the tender prawns. Finished with a bright pop of lemon and fresh parsley, these prawns are perfect for soaking up every drop of the rich, aromatic sauce with warm crusty bread. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dazzling seafood entrée is ideal for impressing guests at your next gathering or elevating your weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams king prawns (peeled and deveined, tails left on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 piece red chili (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 piece lemon (zested and juiced)
- 50 milliliters whisky
- 1 loaf crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the king prawns with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt and foam.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Sprinkle the paprika, salt, and black pepper over the prawns. Add them to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side.
Flip the prawns and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.
Pour in the whisky. Carefully tilt the pan slightly away from you and ignite the alcohol with a long lighter or match. Allow the flames to burn off completely as the flavors meld, about 30 seconds. (Ensure your cooking area is free of flammable materials and use caution while flambéing.)
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Toss well to coat the prawns in the flavorful sauce.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately with warm crusty bread for sopping up the garlic-whisky sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.4 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1041 mg | 347% | |
| Sodium | 5180 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 157.8 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.1 mcg | 96% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
