Kiwi Garlic Butter Prawns (Kōura Whakarite)
Kōura Whakarite, also known as Kiwi Garlic Butter Prawns, is a classic New Zealand dish that showcases the delicious flavors of local seafood. This recipe combines succulent prawns with a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and serve the prawns hot, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large skillet Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kōura Whakarite with a side of steamed vegetables and crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
Cost
$20