Spicy Butter Garlic Prawns: A Perfect Dish for Special Occasions

For seafood enthusiasts, prawn dishes are a perennial favorite. While traditional Kerala-style prawn curry, flavored with raw mango, jackfruit seeds, and drumsticks, remains a classic, why not venture into a new recipe for your upcoming special occasions? Chef and nutritionist Athira Sethumadhavan, sharing her culinary expertise on Instagram, presents an enticing dish that’s not only delicious but also healthy, making it a perfect choice for special occasions. Spicy butter garlic prawns, with only 277 calories and a whopping 32 grams of protein per serving, can fit into your weight-loss menu while tantalizing your taste buds. The best part? You can whip up this dish in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons of light butter

1.5 teaspoons of sliced garlic

1.5 teaspoons of chopped chilies

150 grams of cleaned prawns

1 tablespoon of coconut milk

1/3 lemon

1 teaspoon of soya sauce

Salt to taste

1 teaspoon of white sesame seeds

Preparation:

Heat a pan and sauté garlic and chilies until they turn a golden hue.

Add the prawns, soya sauce, and salt, and cook for two to three minutes.

Introduce the coconut milk and squeeze in the juice from the lemon.

Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.

To add the finishing touch, garnish the dish with a sprinkling of white sesame seeds.

With the perfect blend of spicy, garlicky, and buttery flavors, this dish will make your special occasions even more memorable. Bon appétit!