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Egg Floss Butter Prawns

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Malaysian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Juicy prawns coated in a creamy butter sauce and topped with delicate egg floss and fragrant curry leaves, creating a rich and satisfying seafood dish.


Ingredients

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  • 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 fresh curry leaves
  • 120 milliliters evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 500 milliliters vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Season prawns with salt and black pepper, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat.
  3. Fry prawns in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove and drain.
  4. Pour beaten eggs slowly through a whisk into the hot oil to form fine egg floss. Fry briefly until crisp and remove to drain.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat.
  6. Add minced garlic and curry leaves, sauté until fragrant.
  7. Stir in evaporated milk and sugar, simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Return fried prawns to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate and top generously with egg floss before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the prawns as they can become rubbery.
  • Keep heat moderate when preparing the butter sauce to prevent splitting.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture contrast.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 280mg

Keywords: butter prawns, egg floss prawns, Malaysian seafood, creamy prawn dish