Creamy Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

Name: Creamy Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g peeled prawns/shrimp; 1 clove garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 15 g unsalted butter; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock/broth; 1 cup heavy / thickened cream; 1/2 cup parmesan; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp parsley

Indulge in these succulent prawns bathed in a rich, velvety garlic and white wine cream sauce. This restaurant-quality dish comes together in minutes, making it the perfect elegant dinner for busy weeknights.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time12 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

peeled prawns/shrimp
500 g
garlic
1 clove
olive oil
1 tbsp
unsalted butter
15 g
dry white wine
0.3 cup
chicken or vegetable stock/broth
0.5 cup
heavy / thickened cream
1 cup
parmesan
0.5 cup
black pepper
0.5 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
parsley
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the prawns, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat and let the prawns marinate for 20 minutes if time permits to deepen the flavor.

Just before cooking, stir the salt into the marinated prawns.

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the prawns and sear for about 1 minute per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining prawns, adding more butter if necessary.

In the same skillet, melt any remaining butter. Add a little extra minced garlic if desired and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant and light golden.

Deglaze the pan by pouring in the white wine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release the flavorful browned bits. Cook for 1 minute or until the wine has mostly evaporated.