How to Make Steamed Garlic Prawns, Chinese Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

Steamed Garlic Prawns, Chinese Style is a classic Chinese seafood dish that is both nutritious and delicious. This recipe uses the delicate flavors of fresh prawns and garlic, steamed to perfection to bring out the natural sweetness of the seafood. The result is a dish that is light, aromatic, and bursting with flavor.

Originating from the Guangdong province of China, this dish has been a staple in Chinese cuisine for centuries. It is a testament to the Chinese culinary tradition of u...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

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

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 574mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 132mg