Garlic Butter Scampi with Australian Tiger Prawns
A quick and flavourful seafood dish using tiger prawns cooked in rich garlic butter. Simple ingredients and fast cooking let the natural sweetness of the prawns stand out.
Perfect for an easy midweek meal or a light, impressive dish with minimal effort.
10 Mins. 10 Mins. 2-3
🛒 Ingredients:
- 500g Australian tiger prawn meat (tail-on, deveined) • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken stock)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread, for serving
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Prep prawns: Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil and half the butter in a pan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
- Cook prawns: Add prawns, sear 1–2 mins per side until opaque and lightly golden.
- Deglaze: Pour in wine and lemon juice, simmer 2 mins to reduce.
- Finish sauce: Stir in remaining butter and parsley.
- Toss with pasta or spoon over bread.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Toss with linguine or spaghetti
- Serve over toasted sourdough or garlic bread
- Add a side of grilled asparagus or salad
✨ Pro Tip:
Use tail-on prawns for visual impact and flavour. Don’t overcook—prawns should be just opaque and springy. For extra richness, swirl in a touch of cream at the end.
Looking for more seafood ideas? Check out our favorite ways to enjoy tiger prawns.
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