Description
An indulgent restaurant-quality meal featuring plump prawns seared in a luscious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) peeled prawns or shrimp, large or jumbo size
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter for cooking
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 15g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris)
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy or thickened cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine the prawns, 1 minced garlic clove, olive oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinate.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the prawns and cook for 1 minute on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and repeat with remaining prawns.
- Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer while scraping the pan. Cook for 1 minute until most of the wine evaporates.
- Add chicken stock and reduce until mostly gone.
- Pour in cream and simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in parmesan until melted, then return the prawns to warm through. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve with parsley.
Notes
Best paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce. Can be marinated and prepared in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian