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Garlic Butter Prawns

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Finger-lickin' Garlic Butter Shrimp! Succulent bites bursting with a hint of Asian flair. Easy to make, impossible to resist.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Lei

Ingredients

  • 500 g shrimp medium to large
  • 8 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder

Instructions

  • Prepare the Shrimp: Peel,cut and devein shrimp, leaving the tails intact for presentation.
  • Fry the garlic: Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a saucepan and add garlic until it is lightly golden.
  • Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pan, season with a little salt and pepper and fry till the shrimp are fully pink (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Add coriander and serve: Turn off the heat, stir in the coriander and serve.

Notes

  • Leaving the tails intact for presentation. If desired, you can remove the tails for easier eating.
  • It is recommended to use whole, unpeeled shrimp (frozen or fresh) for the best flavour.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 345mg | Sodium: 1529mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg