Tiger Prawns in Garlic Butter
Dive into pure culinary indulgence with this quick and flavorful Tiger Prawns in Garlic Butter recipe. Juicy, tender tiger prawns are sautéed to perfection in a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce, elevated with a hint of fresh parsley, a zing of lemon juice, and optional chili flakes for a spicy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is a showstopper for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, pairing beautifully with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp side salad. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly aromatic, this recipe is a surefire way to bring the flavors of a gourmet seafood feast to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Tiger prawns (peeled and deveined, tails intact)
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 piece Lemon (juiced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Clean the tiger prawns by rinsing them under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Make sure they are peeled and deveined, but the tails can remain intact for presentation.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Lower the heat slightly and add the butter to the skillet, stirring until fully melted to create your garlic butter base.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the tiger prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the prawns and stir to coat them evenly in the butter sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the prawns for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve the tiger prawns immediately with crusty bread, rice, or a fresh salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.9 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1196 mg | 399% | |
| Sodium | 2940 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.1 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1528 mg | 33% | |
*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.
