Linda’s Pearl City Garlic Prawns

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 14

Linda's Pearl City Garlic Prawns: A spicy and buttery dish with succulent prawns

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 tablespoons butter
	500 g large shelled prawns
	1 large onion , sliced
	4 tablespoons crushed garlic ( fresh or in a jar )
	5 tablespoons chilli and lime salad dressing ( lemons or lime juice , maybe used as substitute )
	1 teaspoon marjoram
	freshly cracked black pepper
	freshly ground sea salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

358

Sugar

Fat

21g

Linda's Pearl City Garlic Prawns is a spicy, tangy, and buttery seafood dish that originated in Hawaii. It is a popular dish that locals and tourists enjoy with friends and family. Prawns are marinated in a buttery garlic sauce with chili and fresh lime dressing, which gives it a distinctive flavor. The dish can be served as a starter or a main course with rice or noodles to complement the spicy taste. If you love seafood and spicy food, then Linda's Pearl City Garlic Prawns is a must-try dish for you!

Instructions

1.	In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2.	Add the sliced onion and cook until it starts to caramelize.
3.	Add the crushed garlic and marjoram, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4.	Add the cleaned and shelled prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5.	Add the chilli and lime salad dressing, freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste.
6.	Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the prawns are well coated in the sauce. Serve hot.

PROS

Linda’s Pearl City Garlic Prawns are a delicious seafood dish, perfect for any spicy food lover.
The combination of garlic and chilli gives it an exotic and tangy flavour while the butter infuses richness into the dish.
Prawns are a low-fat and high-protein seafood, making this dish a perfect choice for a healthy meal.

CONS

The use of butter in this dish increases the fat content per serving, which may not be suitable for some diets.
The dish can be quite spicy for those who are not accustomed to spicy food, so adjustments may need to be made to the recipe to cater to individual tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which support cardiovascular health. They are also rich in antioxidants, zinc, and vitamin E, which help in maintaining healthy skin and immune system. Garlic has medicinal properties and contains antioxidants that may help prevent hypertension. Chilli helps in boosting metabolism and aiding digestion.