This was a prawn recipe that I had at my aunt’s place this New Year… Not just any other prawns… But this had butter, garlic and the very flavored Kafir Lime leaves that infuse such an delicious Asian taste that set this recipe apart from most other prawn recipes… A definite keeper this one is! Take a look ..
All that goes in:
20 – small-medium sized prawns
1 tsp – freshly ground pepper
3-4 garlic pods (freshly crushed)
1/2 – Tbsp melted butter
1-2 – medium sized Kafir lime leaves (you could alter this depending on the strength of the flavor…I would suggest adding 1 leaf at a time, as the flavor may over power that of the prawns)
1/2 tsp corn flour/All purpose flour
Salt to taste
Dash of lime
Making the Prawns: Season the prawns with the salt, pepper and set aside.. In a non-stick frying pan, add the butter and the garlic… let the pods cook a little lending the garlic flavor to the butter…
Add the prawns to the flavored butter and stir… as they begin to curl (a sign that they almost done), add the lime leaves and cover, allowing the flavors to come together…
Take the prawns out of the pan..Dissolve the corn flour/APF in a tsp of cold water and add it to the mixture…this will help mop up the water residue left by the prawns…
Cook through till the water is almost soaked up… (You may want to add a little water and reduce it down, if you find the gravy too thick)..Then add the prawns back into the pan, and allow them to be coated with the gravy…And you’re ready to serve! 🙂
Serving suggestions: Serve hot with a dash of lime!