Creamy Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)
These creamy garlic prawns are tender, juicy, and coated in a rich parmesan garlic sauce with white wine and herbs. A quick and elegant dish ready in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Mains, Starters
- Method: Pan-fried / Skillet
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Garlic Marinated Prawns:
500g / 1 lb peeled prawns/shrimp (large or jumbo best)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt (added just before cooking)
Cooking Prawns:
15g / 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
15g / 1 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup dry white wine (or additional chicken stock)
½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup heavy/thickened cream
½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Marinate Prawns:
Toss prawns with minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes if time allows. Add salt just before cooking.
Cook Prawns:
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook half the prawns for 1 minute per side. Remove and repeat with the rest. Scrape any remaining garlic into the bowl with prawns.
Make Creamy Garlic Sauce:
Melt more butter in the skillet. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in white wine, increase heat to high, and simmer until mostly evaporated. Add chicken stock and reduce until just a thin layer remains.
Finish Sauce:
Pour in cream, simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in parmesan. Return prawns to the pan. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve:
Garnish with parsley. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or crusty bread to absorb the creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
Prawns: If using whole prawns, start with ~1kg to get 500g peeled. Thaw overnight and pat dry before marinating.
Wine: Adds depth of flavor; optional. Use a dry white like sauvignon blanc or pinot gris.
Parmesan: Must be freshly grated to melt smoothly.
Storage: Store leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the prawns.
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