---
title: "Garlic Butter Prawns (蒜香黄油虾)"
description: "Garlic Butter Prawns is a classic Western seafood dish. The prawn meat is tender and springy, coated in a rich garlic and butter sauce with a hint of lemon freshness. Prawn meat is rich in high-quality protein, and the butter provides energy, making it ideal for a quick nutritional boost."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/aquatic_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/"
---

# Garlic Butter Prawns

**蒜香黄油虾 · suàn xiāng huáng yóu xiā**

> Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 526 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Seafood](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/aquatic/) (水产)

Garlic Butter Prawns is a classic Western seafood dish. The prawn meat is tender and springy, coated in a rich garlic and butter sauce with a hint of lemon freshness. Prawn meat is rich in high-quality protein, and the butter provides energy, making it ideal for a quick nutritional boost.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 8-10 pieces (about 200 g) Prawns (大虾) — per serving
  - Tip: Black tiger prawns or kuruma prawns are recommended for their firmer meat.
- 30 g Unsalted butter (无盐黄油) — per serving
  - Tip: High-quality unsalted butter, such as Anchor, is recommended.
- 4 cloves (about 20 g) Garlic (大蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose plump, fresh garlic.
- 1/4 pieces Lemon (柠檬) — per serving
  - Tip: Fresh lemons offer a fresher taste.
- 10 ml Olive oil (橄榄油) — per serving
  - Tip: Extra virgin olive oil has a superior flavor.

### Optional

- 15 ml White wine (白葡萄酒)
  - Tip: A regular dry white wine will do.

## Tools

Frying pan, Kitchen tongs, Toothpick, Kitchen paper, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board

## Method (9 steps)

1. **Prep the Prawns** — Remove the heads and shells from the prawns, leaving the tails on. Use a toothpick to remove the vein. Rinse and pat dry with kitchen paper.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Make sure to pat them completely dry, otherwise they will splatter oil when pan-frying and affect the texture.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Prawns](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_1.jpg)
2. **Prep the Aromatics** — Mince the garlic and set aside.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Mince the garlic as finely as possible to release more aroma.
   ![Step 2: Prep the Aromatics](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_2.jpg)
3. **Heat the Pan** — Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 10ml olive oil.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Olive oil prevents the butter added later from overheating and burning.
   ![Step 3: Heat the Pan](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_3.jpg)
4. **Pan-Fry the Prawns** — Once the oil is hot, add the prawns and pan-fry for 1-1.5 minutes per side until they turn color. Remove and set aside.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Do not overcook; they are done once they change color.
   ![Step 4: Pan-Fry the Prawns](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_4.jpg)
5. **Sauté the Garlic** — Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté over low heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
   - Duration: 45 sec
   - Tip: Be sure to use low heat to avoid the garlic turning bitter.
   ![Step 5: Sauté the Garlic](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_5.jpg)
6. **Add White Wine** — If using white wine, add it now and simmer until the alcohol evaporates (about 1 minute).
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: The wine aroma enhances the natural sweetness of the seafood.
   ![Step 6: Add White Wine](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_6.jpg)
7. **Toss and Combine** — Return the prawns to the pan and toss evenly with the garlic butter sauce (about 1 minute).
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Make sure the prawn meat is fully coated in the sauce.
   ![Step 7: Toss and Combine](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_7.jpg)
8. **Season and Finish** — Squeeze in the lemon juice, toss to combine, and turn off the heat immediately.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Add the lemon juice last to preserve its fresh acidity.
   ![Step 8: Season and Finish](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_8.jpg)
9. **Plate and Serve** — Plate the prawns and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the pan.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: The sauce is the essence of the dish; don't waste it.
   ![Step 9: Plate and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/step_9.jpg)

## Tips

- Do not overcook the prawns, or they will become tough.
- It is recommended to use a non-stick skillet for better pan-frying results.

## Overview image

![Garlic Butter Prawns — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/aquatic/蒜香黄油虾/蒜香黄油虾.md

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