Prawn & Garlic Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Quick and elegant garlic butter prawns perfect for tossing with pasta or serving over rice
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This simple yet sophisticated dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh prawns paired with aromatic garlic and rich butter. The sauce comes together in minutes, creating a silky, savory coating that clings perfectly to pasta or rice. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that feels luxurious without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. The fresh chives add a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness, balancing the flavors beautifully. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor experience.

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Prawn & Garlic Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 68.5

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This simple yet sophisticated dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh prawns paired with aromatic garlic and rich butter. The sauce comes together in minutes, creating a silky, savory coating that clings perfectly to pasta or rice. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels luxurious without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. The fresh chives add a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness, balancing the flavors beautifully. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and foaming.
  2. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the peeled prawns to the skillet in a single layer.
  4. Cook the prawns for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh chives.
  7. Serve immediately, pouring the garlic butter sauce over hot cooked pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 68.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: prawns, shrimp, garlic, butter, chives, pasta, quick dinner, seafood, mediterranean, easy recipe, weeknight meal, garlic sauce
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