Spot Prawn Recipe: Butter Garlic Shrimp

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    296 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Spot Prawn Recipe: Butter Garlic Shrimp

This decadent Alaska spot prawn recipe features shrimp cooked in an easy butter garlic sauce. Ready in minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spot prawns, thawed + shells removed Or use another variety of shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Or use your favorite dried herb mixture, such as Herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt Skip if using salted butter
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, torn or chopped into small pieces if needed (optional) I used thyme and chopped chives
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Instructions

  1. Add the shrimp to a bowl and toss with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter melts (but before it browns), add the shrimp in a single layer.
  3. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until both sides are opaque and pink.Remove the shrimp from the pan and place them in a serving dish (if using).
  4. Add the lemon juice and capers (if using) to the pan, and simmer for about a minute. Spoon the melted butter mixture over the shrimp. Top shrimp with fresh herbs (if using) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe does not include the prep time for removing the spot prawn shells.  I recommend removing the shells ahead of time (up to 1 day ahead) and storing the ready-to-use shrimp in the fridge until dinnertime. 
  • Using other types of shrimp: Spot prawns will yield the most buttery flavor (similar to lobster), but other varieties of shrimp will work perfectly in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 847mg (35%) Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 930IU (19%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 847mg 35%
Potassium 188mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 930IU 19%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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