Celebrate good food with these two fuss-free prawn dishes – one Western, one Chinese – perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
1. Garlic Butter Prawns (Western Style)
Ingredients (serves 2–3):

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500 g frozen prawns (defrosted, peeled & deveined)
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2 tbsp butter & 1 tbsp olive oil
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4–5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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A pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
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Lemon juice, salt & black pepper to taste
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Chopped parsley, to serve
Method:
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Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Add prawns and sear for 1–2 minutes until pink, seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Add garlic and chilli flakes, cooking briefly until aromatic.
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Stir in the remaining butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Scatter over parsley, serve hot with bread or pasta.
2. Steamed Garlic Prawns with Vermicelli (Chinese Style)
Ingredients (serves 2–3):

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8–10 head-on frozen prawns, thawed, cleaned & butterflied
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50 g glass vermicelli noodles (soaked in warm water)
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10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 tbsp light soy sauce + 2 tbsp chicken stock (or water)
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1 tsp sugar, spring onions to garnish
Method:
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Arrange soaked vermicelli on a heatproof plate. Top with prawns.
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Heat oil in a pan, add half the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant; reserve remaining raw garlic.
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Sprinkle both garlics over prawns.
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Mix soy sauce, stock and sugar; drizzle evenly.
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Steam for 10–12 minutes until prawns turn opaque.
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Garnish with spring onions and serve warm.
Why You’ll Love These
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Fast & fuss-free: From fridge to table in under 20 minutes.
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Flexible & delicious: Tailor the seasoning – add chilli, swap noodles or herbs to suit your taste.
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Great presentation: Both dishes look chef-worthy but are easy enough for weeknights.