Garlic Prawns Delight: Quick Asian Stir Fry

Overview

Enjoy the flavors of Asia with these quick and savory garlic prawns, a delightful dish perfect for lunch or snacks. This recipe, originating from Arun’s restaurant in Chicago, brings together bold garlic, fresh shrimp, and aromatic cilantro in a simple stir-fry. Best served over noodles, this dish is a go-to for those craving a delicious, low-carb meal ready in under 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4
• Calories per serving: 208.3 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup garlic, minced
• 3 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and ensure the shrimp are peeled and deveined.

2. Cooking Process:

   • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   • Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

   • Stir in the shrimp, fish sauce, chopped cilantro, black pepper, and white pepper.

   • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.

3. Serve:

   • Once the shrimp are cooked, remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes:

• Fish Sauce Substitution: It’s important not to substitute fish sauce with oyster sauce in this recipe as they have distinct flavors. If needed, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce can be used as alternatives to fish sauce.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 208.3 kcal
• Total Fat: 14.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
• Cholesterol: 142.9 mg
• Sodium: 1348.9 mg
• Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Sugars: 0.3 g
• Protein: 16.1 g

Keywords:

Thai, Asian, Very Low Carbs, Savory, Less than 30 Minutes, Stove Top, Stir Fry, Easy

Recipe Category:

Lunch/Snacks

Enjoy these garlic prawns as a quick and flavorful meal that will satisfy your cravings for Asian-inspired cuisine. Perfectly paired with noodles or served on its own, it’s a dish that brings the taste of Arun’s restaurant right to your home kitchen!