Prawns and Cream Cheese
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy Prawns and Cream Cheese recipe, a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Succulent prawns are lightly sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter and then bathed in a rich, velvety sauce made with softened cream cheese, heavy cream, parmesan, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Infused with fresh parsley and a hint of black pepper, this decadent dish is bursting with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe combines simple ingredients with effortless elegance, making it a must-try for your kitchen repertoire. Keywords: creamy prawns recipe, prawns with cream cheese, easy seafood dinner, quick garlic butter prawns.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 200 g cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it begins to melt.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
Return the cooked prawns to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the creamy sauce.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the prawns are heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top.
Serve immediately, either on its own or over cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 853 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*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.
