Super Easy Creamy Butter Prawns Recipe

Craving something rich, creamy, buttery and absolutely satisfying? This Creamy Butter Prawns recipe — also known as 奶皇虾 — is one of those restaurant-style dishes that you can easily recreate at home. Crispy prawns coated in fragrant buttery goodness, combined with creamy evaporated milk and aromatic curry leaves, make this dish incredibly addictive.

Ingredients

500g fresh prawns
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bird’s eye chillies, sliced
Curry leaves
1 egg yolk
150ml evaporated milk
1 tbsp sugar
Salt to taste
Black pepper
Cornflour for coating
Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Prawns

Clean and devein the prawns. Pat them dry and lightly coat with cornflour. This helps create a light crispy texture when fried.

2. Fry the Prawns

Heat oil in a wok or pan and fry the prawns until they turn golden and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Butter Sauce

In another pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped garlic, chillies and curry leaves. Stir-fry until fragrant.

Pour in the evaporated milk and stir gently. Add sugar, salt and black pepper to balance the flavours.

4. Add Egg Yolk

Lower the heat before adding the egg yolk. Stir continuously to create a creamy, silky sauce without curdling.

5. Combine Everything

Add the fried prawns back into the pan and toss well until every prawn is coated in the rich buttery sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy it on its own. The creamy buttery sauce pairs perfectly with crispy prawns and fragrant curry leaves, making every bite irresistible.

Tips for Extra Delicious Butter Prawns

Use fresh large prawns for the best texture and sweetness.
Do not overcook the prawns or they may become rubbery.
Adding curry leaves gives the dish a wonderful aroma and authentic flavour.
Adjust the chillies according to your preferred spice level.

This easy homemade Creamy Butter Prawns recipe is simple, comforting and packed with flavour — definitely a seafood dish worth repeating again and again.

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