Q: Can I replace olive oil with another type of oil in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use other cooking oils like vegetable oil or sunflower oil as a substitute for olive oil.
Q: Is it necessary to remove the shrimp heads and veins?
A: Yes, for better texture and to ensure the shrimp are clean, it’s advisable to remove the heads and veins.
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?
A: Absolutely, just ensure they are fully thawed and pat dry before cooking.
Homestyle Garlic Prawns
Notes
Ingredients:
- 20 prawns
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 6 Thai chilies, minced (optional for heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Chicken bouillon powder, to taste
- 200g olive oil
- Green onion segments, to taste
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Clean the prawns by removing the heads and veins, and make a slit along the back. In a cold skillet, heat the oil and stir-fry the prawns until they change color. Remove and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the minced garlic and Thai chilies.
- Add the prawns back into the pan, along with soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir well.
- Add salt and chicken bouillon powder, continue stir-frying.
- Toss in the green onion segments and stir-fry for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
- High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Contains garlic, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Adjust the amount of salt and chicken bouillon to control sodium intake.
