Butter Garlic Prawns Goan Style

Goan style cuisine is one of the most popular Indian cuisines. It has a unique flavor due to the local ingredients and spices used in the preparation of the dishes. Butter garlic prawns is one of the most popular recipes from Goan cuisine. It is a delicious dish that can be served as a starter or as a main course. This dish is made with prawns that are marinated in a mix of garlic, butter, and spices. The result is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

To make butter garlic prawns Goan style, you will need: - 500 grams of large prawns - 2 tablespoons of butter - 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons of olive oil - 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon of red chili powder - 1 teaspoon of garam masala - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice - Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Start by cleaning the prawns and deveining them. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel and set aside. 2. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for a few minutes until it starts to turn golden brown. 3. Now add the prawns to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until they start to turn pink. 4. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala and sauté for a few minutes. 5. Add the lemon juice, salt to taste and mix everything together. Cook for a few minutes until the prawns are cooked through. 6. Turn off the heat and serve the butter garlic prawns Goan style with steamed rice or chapatis.

Nutrition

One serving of butter garlic prawns Goan style provides the following nutrients: - Calories: 250 - Protein: 22.5 grams - Fat: 16 grams - Carbohydrates: 4 grams - Fiber: 0.3 grams - Sodium: 480 milligrams

Serving Suggestions

This dish can be served with steamed rice or chapatis. You can also serve it as a starter or as an accompaniment to a main course. A simple salad of lettuce and cucumbers would be a great accompaniment to this dish.

Tips

- Make sure to not overcook the prawns as they can become tough and chewy. - You can also add other ingredients such as onions and bell peppers to the dish for added flavor. - If you want a spicier dish, you can add more red chili powder or some finely chopped green chilies. - If you want a richer flavor, you can add some cream or coconut milk to the dish.