Steamed Garlic Prawns, Chinese Style

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This steamed tiger prawns recipe makes for a healthy, easy and deliciously tender seafood dish to enjoy with vegetables, rice, or any favorite grain.

Ingredients

20 large tiger prawns with shell
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brandy

Directions

1 Wash prawns thoroughly and leave shells and heads on. Mix soy sauce, garlic, and brandy in a bowl. Arrange prawns on a dish, and cover with soy sauce mixture.
2 Fill a pot or wok about 1/2 full with water. Place a steamer basket over the water and bring to a boil. Place the dish with prawns onto the steamer basket. Cover wok, and steam prawns for 10 minutes, until opaque. Serve hot.