Steamed Garlic Prawns Chinese-Style

7 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Healthy, easy and oh-so yummy! A favorite in Chinese restaurants.” - by IS15BJC

Ingredients

20 large tiger prawns with shell
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brandy

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Wash prawns thoroughly and leave on shells and heads. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic, and brandy. Arrange the prawns on a dish, and cover with the soy sauce mixture.
Fill a pot or wok about 1/2 full with water. Place a steamer basket over the water, and bring water to a boil. Place the dish with the shrimp onto the steamer basket. Cover wok, and steam prawns for 10 minutes, until opaque. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
68 cal
3%

Fat
0.6 g
< 1%

Carbs
1.8 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (7)

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reJoyce

Dec. 27, 2006

"I am a chinese, so i know that this really taste like how we Chinese will cook steamed prawns. Use XO for great taste. take care not to over cook it..." See more"

konata

May. 7, 2008

"Any way wat is brandy???..." See more"

VORCHA

Nov. 21, 2005

"I don't know why these were rated so poorly. I used medium sized shrimp to serve over salads and found them wonderful. The flavor may not be super stong but it is a nice touch to the right dishes...." See more"

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