Tamarind Butter Prawns

Mains
One-pan
Seafood

Easy Level:

Easy

Cook Time:

30 Mins

Servings:

3-4 Pax

If you love prawns or seafood, this recipe is for you. It’s got everything you need for that deep umami kick – homemade prawn stock, tangy tamarind and a velvety butter finish that ties everything together 🤤

Ingredients

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US / Metric
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g
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Shrimp (shell-on)
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g
g
Shrimp (shell-on)
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tbsp
tbsp
Oil
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Oil
Salt
Salt
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ml
ml
Water
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ml
ml
Water
0.00
Cloves
Cloves
Garlic (minced)
0.00
Cloves
Cloves
Garlic (minced)
0.00
splashes
splashes
Vermouth/Shaoxing
0.00
splashes
splashes
Vermouth/Shaoxing
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Tamarind paste
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Tamarind paste
0.00
g
g
Butter (Cold)
0.00
g
g
Butter (Cold)
Coriander
Coriander
Rice
Rice

Steps

1

De-shell shrimp head and shells, set them aside.
De-shell shrimp head and shells, set them aside.
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2

In a wok pan on medium heat, add oil, shrimp head and shells. Cook until fragrant and lightly charred. Add water and mix evenly. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
In a wok pan on medium heat, add oil, shrimp head and shells. Cook until fragrant and lightly charred. Add water and mix evenly. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
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3

Strain shrimp heads and set prawn stock aside.
Strain shrimp heads and set prawn stock aside.
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4

In the same wokpan, cleaned, add in 2 tbsp of oil, add in garlic and stir fry until fragrant, add in shrimp and stir fry lightly.
In the same wokpan, cleaned, add in 2 tbsp of oil, add in garlic and stir fry until fragrant, add in shrimp and stir fry lightly.
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5

Deglaze with vermouth, add in shrimp stock, tamarind paste and bring to a boil.
Deglaze with vermouth, add in shrimp stock, tamarind paste and bring to a boil.
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6

Turn heat to low and slowly add in cold butter and mix to emulsify.
Turn heat to low and slowly add in cold butter and mix to emulsify.
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7

Serve with rice on the side and garnish with coriander.
Serve with rice on the side and garnish with coriander.
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