Garlic Prawns in the Microwave
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Garlic Prawns in the Microwave recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish combines plump, juicy prawns with a rich garlic-butter sauce infused with zesty lemon juice, a hint of spice from optional chili flakes, and a fresh parsley garnish. Perfect for when you’re short on time but still crave restaurant-quality seafood, this microwave-friendly method ensures perfectly cooked prawns with minimal effort. Serve these succulent garlic prawns over steamed rice, alongside crusty bread, or as a topping for pasta to soak up every drop of the buttery sauce. Ideal for busy food lovers, this recipe promises bold flavors and convenience in one irresistible dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams raw prawns (peeled, deveined, tails on or off)
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, or until fully melted.
Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using) to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
Add the raw prawns to the bowl and toss to ensure they are evenly coated in the butter-garlic mixture.
Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the prawns on high for 3-5 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through, until the prawns turn pink and are fully opaque. Cooking time may vary depending on the power of your microwave and the size of the prawns.
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it will be hot) and let it rest for 1 minute.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the prawns before serving.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, steamed rice, or as a topping for pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 867 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 1783 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*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.
