Garlic Butter Prawns

Garlic Butter Prawns is a fragrant and savory seafood dish that combines juicy prawns with rich garlic and butter, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for a quick meal, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein.

Ingredients

• Prawns - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Butter - 50 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
2. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the prawns to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the prawns turn pink.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the prawns are well coated.
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped spring onions and cilantro for garnish.
6. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart health.

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