Celebrate good food with these two fuss-free prawn dishes – one Western, one Chinese – perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients (serves 2–3):
500 g frozen prawns (defrosted, peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp butter & 1 tbsp olive oil
4–5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
A pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
Lemon juice, salt & black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley, to serve
Method:
Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add prawns and sear for 1–2 minutes until pink, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Add garlic and chilli flakes, cooking briefly until aromatic.
Stir in the remaining butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Scatter over parsley, serve hot with bread or pasta.
Ingredients (serves 2–3):
8–10 head-on frozen prawns, thawed, cleaned & butterflied
50 g glass vermicelli noodles (soaked in warm water)
10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp light soy sauce + 2 tbsp chicken stock (or water)
1 tsp sugar, spring onions to garnish
Method:
Arrange soaked vermicelli on a heatproof plate. Top with prawns.
Heat oil in a pan, add half the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant; reserve remaining raw garlic.
Sprinkle both garlics over prawns.
Mix soy sauce, stock and sugar; drizzle evenly.
Steam for 10–12 minutes until prawns turn opaque.
Garnish with spring onions and serve warm.
Fast & fuss-free: From fridge to table in under 20 minutes.
Flexible & delicious: Tailor the seasoning – add chilli, swap noodles or herbs to suit your taste.
Great presentation: Both dishes look chef-worthy but are easy enough for weeknights.
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