Garlic Steamed Shrimp
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Garlic Steamed Shrimp

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Garlic Steamed Shrimp

About This Recipe

This Garlic Butterflied Prawns recipe is a showstopper—simple yet bursting with flavor! Succulent prawns are expertly butterflied, flattened for even cooking, and topped with a fragrant mix of minced garlic, salt, and olive oil. Steamed to perfection in just 6-7 minutes, the prawns remain tender and juicy, infused with the rich aroma of garlic. A final drizzle of olive oil enhances the dish with a silky finish. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a light main course, this dish is quick to prepare but delivers restaurant-quality results. The key lies in the technique—butterflying and flattening the prawns ensures they cook evenly and absorb every bit of garlicky goodness. With just three core ingredients—prawns, garlic, and olive oil—this recipe lets high-quality seafood shine. Serve immediately for a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • prawns 200g
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • olive oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut off the edge whiskers of the prawns, and cut open the back of the prawns from head to tail with scissors;
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Step 2
Step 2
Use a toothpick to remove the shrimp thread;
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Step 3
Step 3
Hold the shrimp and cut a flat knife along the cut;
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Step 4
Step 4
Open the shrimp and use a rolling pin to knock them flat, and process all the shrimp in the same way;
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Step 5
Step 5
Prepare a clean plate, and arrange the shrimp flat on the plate;
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Step 6
Step 6
Mix minced garlic with salt and olive oil, and stir well;
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Step 7
Step 7
Put an appropriate amount of garlic on the shrimp;
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Step 8
Step 8
Boil water in a pot, and steam the shrimp for 6-7 minutes;
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Step 9
Step 9
After taking it out, sprinkle an appropriate amount of olive oil on top;
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Step 10
Step 10
In less than a minute, the dish is ready to be served.

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