Description
Creamy Garlic Prawns are juicy, tender prawns cooked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce that’s comforting and indulgent — ready in about 20 minutes. It’s elegant enough for a date night but easy enough for a weeknight dinner, especially served over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up that luscious sauce.
Ingredients
- 12–16 oz prawns (peeled and deveined — fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (or thickened cream)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for richness)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for brightness)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the prawns dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the prawns and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more butter if needed, then sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan (if using) and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with additional salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Return the prawns to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the creamy sauce. Cook for another minute to warm through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before the cream and allow it to reduce slightly.
- You can toss in baby spinach or chopped sun‑dried tomatoes for a pop of color and extra nutrients.
- To lighten the dish, substitute part of the cream with milk or use Greek yogurt (add at the end, off‑heat, to prevent splitting).
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet over low heat — avoid microwaving to prevent the prawns from becoming rubbery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx.)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
