Kwoklyn Wan says the smell of this prawns dish brings back memories of his childhood, and the Chinese restaurant his parents owned in Leicester.
“I think it’s the amazing combination of garlic and butter being cooked together that always tickled my nose and made my mouth water.”
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Nutrition Facts
Cantonese garlic king prawns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 832mg36%
Potassium 231mg7%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 936IU19%
Vitamin C 54mg65%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Cantonese garlic king prawns
Juicy prawns bathed in a rich buttery sauce
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 260kcal
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
- 16 large raw king prawns (jumbo shrimp) left whole and unpeeled
- 1 medium white onion finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves finely chopped or grated
- 1 green pepper finely diced
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Method
- Carefully cut a slit along the back of each prawn and remove the digestive tract. Rinse under cold water, drain and set to one side.
- Place your wok over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and swirl around the pan to warm, then add the diced onion and fry for 30 seconds, followed by the garlic; continue to fry for 20 seconds. Next add the green pepper and after 30 seconds add the drained whole king prawns. Continue stir-frying for two minutes, by which time the prawns should have started to turn pink.
- Add the butter and evenly sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and fry for a further two to three minutes until the prawns are cooked through. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
Chinese Takeaway In 5 by Kwoklyn Wan, photography by Sam Folan, is published by Quadrille.
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