Thai Garlic Butter Prawns
Quick & Spicy Thai-Style Garlic Butter Prawns CurryThai Garlic Butter Prawns is an aromatic, flavor-packed dish that combines the velvety richness of butter with sharp garlic, spicy Thaibird's eye chillies, and fragrant lemongrass. Balanced with coconut milk, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice, this recipe cooks in under 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both quick weeknight dinners and special weekend feasts. Thai Garlic Butter Prawns
Ingredients
Method
1. Prep the Prawns
- Clean, devein, and pat dry 500 g of fresh prawns using paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Pat Protein Dry: Wipe meat, fish, and prawns dry with a paper towel before pan-searing to ensure a crisp crust rather than steaming the protein.
2. Melt Butter & Sauté Aromatics
- Melt 2 tbsp of unsalted butter in a wide skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped Thai chillies, and lemongrass. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure the garlic does not burn.
3. Cook the Prawns
- Add the prepared prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on high heat until they start turning pink.
4. Add Sauces & Coconut Milk
- Lower the heat and pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and thick coconut milk. Stir gently to combine all ingredients and let the sauce simmer for 2–3minutes until the prawns are cooked through and tender.
5. Finish & Garnish
- Turn off the heat and stir in fresh lime juice and torn Thai basil or coriander leaves. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot over a bed of Steamed Jasmine Rice, Coconut Rice, or Garlic Butter Noodles. Spoon the rich garlic-butter sauce generously over the top. Thai Garlic Butter Prawns
Total Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 5–10 minutes (cleaning/deveining prawns and chopping aromatics)
- Cooking Time: 5–7 minutes (sautéing aromatics and simmering sauce)
- Total Time: 10 to 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 to 4 servings as a side dish over rice or noodles, or 2 generous main-course servings.