Creamy Garlic Prawns Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably creamy and flavorful garlic prawn dish! Succulent prawns are sautéed to perfection in a rich, vibrant sauce made with fresh garlic, coriander, and a touch of lemon. This simple recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and offers a healthier twist with lite cream and reduced salt. Customize your sauce thickness by adding extra cream for ultimate indulgence! Serve over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 456.3 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Prawns

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How to Make Creamy Garlic Prawns

  1. Peel and devein 500g raw prawns, leaving tails on.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  3. In a heavy-based skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Once the butter has melted, add the prawns and garlic mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high to ensure the prawns cook quickly.
  5. Toss the prawns and mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander and toss for another 30 seconds.
  7. Reduce the heat to low.
  8. Add 150ml of lite cream (or more, to taste) and stir until well combined and heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve the Creamy Garlic Prawns immediately over a bed of cooked jasmine rice (approximately 200g cooked).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

86 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

80g

Carbs

2g