Butter Prawn is a Malaysian recipe that is buttery, salty, sweet, spicy, and garlicky. The main ingredients are prawn, butter, grated coconut and curry leaves.
6tablespoonsgrated coconutdry fried until golden brown
Instructions
Leave the prawn heads and shells on but chop off the eyes part. Cut the legs with scissors. Slit down the back to remove the veins. Pat dry.
Heat up a skillet with the oil, pan fry the prawn until the shells turn white but not completely cooked. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter, add the garlic, curry leaves, bird's eye chilies (if using). Stir fry for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the prawn, oyster sauce, wine, sugar, black pepper and grated coconut. Cook over high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dish out and serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe adapted from "The Food of Malaysia: Authentic Recipes from the Crossroads of Asia."