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Braised Large Prawns
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10 MIN
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Easy
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Juicy shrimp are pan-fried to lock in their natural sweetness, then simmered in a rich, umami-packed sauce made with seafood sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, and aromatic scallions. A touch of sugar balances the tanginess, while fish sauce and chicken essence deepen the savory notes. The shrimp absorb the delicious sauce as they cook, resulting in tender, succulent bites with every forkful. Finished with a splash of cooking wine for extra aroma, this dish is a restaurant-quality meal ready in minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up the luscious sauce—each bite is bursting with bold, satisfying flavors. Easy to customize with your favorite spices, this shrimp recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- shrimp 200g
The aromatics
- scallions 50g (2-3 stalks)
- garlic 5g (2-3 cloves)
The sauce & seasonings
- seafood sauce 2 tbsp
- tomato sauce 2 tbsp
- sugar 1 tsp
- chicken essence 1 tsp
- fish sauce 1 tsp
- cooking wine 1 tbsp
- oil 3 tbsp
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Wash the shrimp clean, cut open the back and remove the shrimp line, pan-fry in oil to set the shape.
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Step 2
Chop some scallions and garlic; mix a bowl of sauce, add whatever good ingredients you have at home, I added seafood sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, chicken essence, fish sauce and a little water.
3
Step 3
Heat another pot with oil, fry the scallions and garlic.
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Step 4
Add the fried shrimp and a little cooking wine.
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Step 5
Pour in the mixed sauce, simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce is almost dry.
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Step 6
Dish out, drizzle with the sauce, and serve.
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