Description
Indulge in this restaurant-quality creamy garlic prawns dish that’s simple yet impressive, featuring marinated prawns in a luxurious sauce.
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) peeled prawns/shrimp
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (add just before cooking)
- 15g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter (for cooking)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (for sauce)
- 15g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter (for sauce)
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy/thickened cream
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the prawns: Toss the prawns, 1 minced garlic clove, olive oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes. Stir in the salt just before cooking.
- Cook the prawns: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the prawns and cook for 1 minute on each side until just turning pink. Remove to a plate.
- Cook remaining prawns: Repeat with the remaining prawns. Remove and scrape out any excess garlic from the pan.
- Start the sauce: Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and stir for 30 seconds until light golden.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine and simmer while scraping up the golden bits from the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until the wine evaporates and the strong smell is gone.
- Reduce the stock: Add the chicken stock and simmer until mostly evaporated.
- Add cream and thicken: Pour in the cream and simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened.
- Finish the sauce: Stir through the grated parmesan until melted. Return the prawns to the pan to reheat gently.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately over your preferred starchy side.
Notes
Best served over mashed potatoes or rice. Pair with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood