Garlic and White Wine Prawns
Elevate your seafood game with this mouthwatering recipe for Garlic and White Wine Prawns, a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender, juicy prawns are sautéed in a luscious blend of olive oil, butter, and minced garlic, then simmered in a tangy dry white wine reduction with a hint of lemon juice for brightness. A touch of red chili flakes adds optional heat, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a burst of color and freshness to the plate. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a starter with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce or as a main course over pasta or rice. With its irresistible combination of garlic, citrus, and wine-infused seafood, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 125 milliliters Dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the prawns by ensuring they are peeled, deveined, and patted dry with a paper towel. Set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to bubble slightly.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until they start turning pink.
Flip the prawns and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Pour the white wine into the skillet, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze and release any flavorful bits. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Simmer for another minute.
Return the prawns to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked through.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately as a standalone dish, with crusty bread for dipping, or over pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1007 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 1752 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 121.6 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1579 mg | 34% | |
*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.
