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Spot Prawn Recipe: Butter Garlic Shrimp
This decadent Alaska spot prawn recipe features shrimp cooked in an easy butter garlic sauce. Ready in minutes!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add the shrimp to a bowl and toss with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.