Macanese Grilled Prawns

Butterflied prawns stuffed with a garlic, onion, and chili mixture, roasted and served with a rich buttery sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 403.1 kcals 1612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.7 grams 26.8 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.2 grams
Protein 9.4 grams 37.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Butter
cold, cut into small cubes
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
cut into wedges
NutsSeeds
3
tbsp
Garlic
finely chopped
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
75
ml
Olive Oil
split for stir-frying and frying prawns
Seafood
170
g
Prawns
large, uncooked, unpeeled
Vegetables
150
g
Onion
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Spring Onions
finely chopped
50
g
Red Chillies
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Butterfly the prawns horizontally while keeping the shells intact and removing the digestive cords.
  • Rinse the prawns in cold water and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
  • Stir-fry 30 ml of olive oil with garlic, onion, spring onions, and chillies for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  • Fry the prawns in the remaining 45 ml of olive oil for 30 seconds on each side.
  • Place prawns on a baking tray and stuff them with the onion mixture.
  • Roast the prawns in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked.
  • Simmer the remaining stuffing with butter in a saucepan for 3 minutes to make the sauce.
  • Serve the prawns on a platter with lemon wedges and the butter sauce.