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Prep Time10 Mins
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Cook Time10 Mins
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Serves2
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DifficultyMedium
Here’s a keto-friendly creamy garlic butter prawns recipe: rich, flavorful, and low in carbs. Perfect for a quick dinner or lunch. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients
Nutrition
Per 100 g
- Daily Value*
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Calories: 157 kcal7.9%
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Fat: 11.3 g7.3%
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Carbohydrates: 1.3 g4.3–6.5%
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Sugars: 0.4 g10–15 g max
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Fibre: 0.1 g0.3–0.4%
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Protein: 12.6 g12.6–16.8%
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Salt: 0.56 g8.0–14.0%
- While there's no official keto DV chart, these values are for a standard ketogenic diet (SKD) based on a 2000 kcal/day plan
Directions
Prep the prawns
- Pat the prawns dry with kitchen paper. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Sear the prawns
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add prawns and cook for about 1–2 minutes on each side until just pink and slightly golden.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make garlic butter base
- In the same pan, lower the heat to medium.
- Add butter and garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant (don’t brown it).
Add cream and cheese
- Pour in the double cream and stir.
- Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and incorporated.
Season and finish
- Add lemon juice, a pinch of chili flakes if using, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Return prawns to pan
- Add the cooked prawns back to the sauce.
- Toss to coat and let them warm through for 1–2 minutes.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve hot.
- Optional side: serve with steamed spinach or zucchini noodles for added fibre.
Conclusion
Finish off your meal in style by pairing these Creamy Garlic Butter Prawns with the perfect side or main. Whether you're after something light and refreshing or rich and hearty, we've got plenty of keto-friendly options to choose from. Don’t forget to check out the mains and sides sections on our website for delicious ideas to complete your plate!
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