Garlic Butter Prawns

Method9 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Prawns

   预处理大虾

   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.

   大虾去头去壳留尾，用牙签挑去虾线，洗净后用厨房纸吸干水分。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Make sure to pat them completely dry, otherwise they will splatter oil when pan-frying and affect the texture.水分必须吸干，否则煎虾时会溅油且影响口感。
   
2. 2

   Prep the Aromatics

   准备辅料

   Mince the garlic and set aside.

   大蒜切成蒜末备用。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Mince the garlic as finely as possible to release more aroma.蒜末尽量切细，更易释放香味。
   
3. 3

   Heat the Pan

   热锅凉油

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 10ml olive oil.

   中火加热平底锅，放入 10ml 橄榄油。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Olive oil prevents the butter added later from overheating and burning.橄榄油可以防止后续加入的黄油过热焦化。
   
4. 4

   Pan-Fry the Prawns

   煎制大虾

   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.

   油热后放入大虾，每面煎 1-1.5 分钟至变色，取出备用。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Do not overcook; they are done once they change color.不要煎太久，变色即熟。
   
5. 5

   Sauté the Garlic

   炒制蒜末

   Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté over low heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

   同一锅中加入黄油，融化后放入蒜末，小火炒香（约 30 秒）。

   ⏱45 sec

   • 💡 Be sure to use low heat to avoid the garlic turning bitter.务必使用小火，避免蒜末变苦。
   
6. 6

   Add White Wine

   加入白葡萄酒

   If using white wine, add it now and simmer until the alcohol evaporates (about 1 minute).

   如使用白葡萄酒，此时加入并煮至酒精挥发（约 1 分钟）。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 The wine aroma enhances the natural sweetness of the seafood.酒香能提升海鲜的鲜甜。
   
7. 7

   Toss and Combine

   混合翻炒

   Return the prawns to the pan and toss evenly with the garlic butter sauce (about 1 minute).

   将虾放回锅中，与蒜香黄油酱汁翻炒均匀（约 1 分钟）。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Make sure the prawn meat is fully coated in the sauce.让虾肉充分裹上酱汁。
   
8. 8

   Season and Finish

   调味关火

   Squeeze in the lemon juice, toss to combine, and turn off the heat immediately.

   挤入柠檬汁，翻炒均匀后立即关火。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Add the lemon juice last to preserve its fresh acidity.柠檬汁最后加，保持清新酸度。
   
9. 9

   Plate and Serve

   出锅装盘

   Plate the prawns and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the pan.

   装盘，淋上锅中剩余酱汁。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 The sauce is the essence of the dish; don't waste it.酱汁是精华，不要浪费。