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AI illustration of tail-on prawns in golden oil with chopped garlic and pale onion pieces in a white bowl.

Garlic Prawns in the Microwave

Prawns microwaved with garlic, peanut oil, spring onions, dry sherry and chili seasoning, served with crusty bread.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g prawns ( raw)
  • 1/3 cup peanut oil
  • 2 garlic cloves ( crushed or minced or 2 teaspoon from jar)
  • 2 tablespoons spring onions ( white part finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce ( or 1 dash chili powder or 1 small chilli pepper, finely sliced, deseed or not)
  • salt and pepper ( to taste)

Method
 

  1. Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact.
  2. Put prawns into a microwave-safe dish or divide them among 4 microwave-safe ramekins.
  3. Combine all other ingredients and pour over prawns or divide between the 4 ramekins.
  4. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve with crusty bread.