Malaysian Butter Prawns
These Malaysian Butter Prawns are plump, juicy and succulent with a rich and fragrant buttery sauce and just 10 minutes cooking time!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 670kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound prawns substitute large shrimp, heads and tails on
- 1 cup oil peanut, vegetable, canola, etc.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 curry leaves dried or fresh
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 Thai chili minced
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar substitute brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the prawns, leaving the heads and tails on.
- Heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering (about 325F degrees).
- Add the prawns and cook about 1 minute per side, or until pink all the way through. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the curry leaves, garlic and Thai chili. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wine, coconut sugar and chicken bouillon powder and cook 1 minute.
- Add the coconut milk then stir in the prawns until coated.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Optional: squeeze fresh lime on top to serve.
Notes
- For spicier butter prawns just add another Thai chili. If you prefer it less spicy, use half a Thai chili.
- If you’d prefer sweeter butter prawns, just add another teaspoon of coconut sugar.
- If you can’t find prawns, you can use large shrimp instead.
- For the best flavor, I recommend leaving the prawn tails and heads on.
- To ensure the prawns cook quickly, make sure the oil is shimmering and brought to a temperature of 325F degrees before adding the prawns.
- Make sure you’re using a large enough pan so the prawns aren’t crowded as they cook in oil.
- Be careful not to overcook the prawns as they will get tough. Once they’re pink all the way through, they should be removed from the oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg