Garlic Chilli Butter Prawns
Succulent prawns sautéed in a bold, buttery garlic-chili sauce with a touch of citrus.
Cook Time – 20 Minutes Serving Size – 2
It’s ideal for dinner parties, romantic dinners, or a fast gourmet meal at home.
Garlic Chili Butter Prawns are a seafood-lover’s dream—tender prawns, spicy aromatics, and a rich butter base all come together in minutes. A perfect blend of indulgence and freshness with an Asian-fusion flair.
This vibrant seafood dish features juicy prawns cooked in a sizzling garlic and chili butter, balanced with a splash of lime for brightness. Each bite is rich, spicy, and fragrant, with just the right amount of heat to awaken your palate.
Served with steamed rice or fresh baguette for soaking up the sauce, and garnished with herbs and microgreens, this dish is quick to make and full of punchy flavour.
Ingredients
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1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 small red chili or 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to heat level)
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Juice of 1 lime
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Zest of ½ lime
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Salt and cracked pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Nutri Green Cilantro Microgreens
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Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
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Start by patting the prawns dry with paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until bubbling. Add the garlic and chili, sautéing until fragrant—about 30 seconds (don’t let the garlic burn).
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Add the prawns in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Stir in the soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Let the sauce bubble and coat the prawns, about 1 more minute.
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Finish with lime zest and chopped cilantro. Toss everything together in the pan to coat the prawns in the spicy, buttery sauce.
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Plate the prawns with a drizzle of the pan sauce, top with Nutri Green microgreens, and serve with lime wedges and your choice of rice, crusty bread, or noodles.
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Top with Nutri Green microgreens of your choice!
Recommended microgreens for this dish
Cilantro
Cilantro microgreens have a distinct, bright, and slightly peppery flavor, similar to full-grown cilantro but with a more intense, fresh taste. Cilantro microgreens have a unique, frilly appearance with elongated leaves, making them a visually appealing garnish or addition to salads. They offer a vibrant, fresh flavor and are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
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Nutritional Info
Cilantro microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse, They are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate, potassium, and manganese. . They are particularly rich in vitamin K, beta-carotene, and lutein/zeaxanthin.
Enjoy and share with friends and family!