Description
Succulent garlic prawns from Australia combine rich cream and zesty herbs in this quick seafood delight. Mediterranean influences shine through tender shellfish that promise restaurant-quality flavor you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) raw prawns/shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Prawns: Pat thawed prawns completely dry with kitchen towels, then season comprehensively with salt and pepper.
- Sear Seafood: Heat butter in a spacious skillet over medium flame until golden, then carefully place prawns to caramelize for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a delicate pink color. Remove and set aside.
- Create Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then deglaze with chicken stock, scraping all concentrated flavor remnants from pan’s surface.
- Develop Sauce: Reduce heat and whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring continuously until sauce reaches a luxurious, silky consistency. Incorporate lemon juice and a hint of paprika for depth.
- Combine and Finish: Return prawns to the velvety sauce, allowing them to gently warm and absorb flavors for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside steamed rice, pasta, or crusty bread to capture every decadent drop of sauce.
Notes
- Prawn Preparation Perfection: Pat prawns thoroughly dry to achieve a beautiful golden sear and prevent steaming, which compromises the delicate texture.
- Heat Control Mastery: Maintain medium heat to prevent butter from burning and ensure even caramelization of prawns without overcooking.
- Sauce Consistency Secret: Stir sauce continuously and watch for slight thickening to create a silky, restaurant-quality cream sauce that clings perfectly to prawns.
- Dietary Adaptation Trick: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 439
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 401mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 186mg