Description
Italian coastal charm meets culinary elegance in these creamy garlic prawns, delivering a luxurious seafood experience that whispers Mediterranean romance. Delicate prawns bathe in a silky, herb-infused sauce, inviting you to savor each graceful, flavor-packed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (500g) raw prawns/shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously blot freshly thawed prawns with clean kitchen towels, ensuring maximum dryness for optimal searing. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Activate a spacious skillet over medium flame, allowing the surface to warm evenly. Introduce butter and let it melt completely, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Gently place seasoned prawns into the skillet, allowing each side to caramelize for approximately 12 minutes. Observe the transformation to a delicate pink hue, indicating perfect doneness. Transfer prawns to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce finely chopped garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for roughly 30 seconds. Pour chicken stock, skillfully deglazing the pan and capturing all concentrated flavor remnants.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Incorporate heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan, stirring consistently until the sauce reaches a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Reintroduce prawns to the velvety sauce, incorporating fresh lemon juice and a whisper of paprika. Allow the seafood to bathe and absorb the rich flavors for 23 minutes.
- Elegantly finish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the dish. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice, al dente pasta, or crusty artisan bread to capture every sublime drop of sauce.
Notes
- Dry Prawns Thoroughly: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfect sear and preventing steaming.
- Temperature Control: Cook prawns on medium heat to avoid overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Simmer sauce gently to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use cauliflower cream for a lower-calorie alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 295mg