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Prawns Shrimp In Garlic Sauce Recipe

Savor the taste of Spain with this quick and easy Garlic Butter Prawns recipe! This classic tapas dish bursts with flavor, featuring succulent prawns cooked to perfection in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's the perfect appetizer or light meal for any occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 305.8 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Prawns Shrimp In Garlic Sauce

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How to Make Prawns Shrimp In Garlic Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heatproof earthenware ramekin or small skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1/2 a finely chopped red chili (or to taste). Cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add 250g (about 1 cup) of peeled and deveined prawns to the ramekin.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon salt).
  5. Stir well to coat the prawns in the garlic oil.
  6. Cover the ramekin and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and opaque.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

10g

Carbs

1g

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