Heart-Healthy Steamed Garlic Butter Prawns

Elevate your seafood night with these Heart-Healthy Steamed Garlic Butter Prawns—a deliciously wholesome dish that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring succulent prawns coated in a flavorful blend of olive oil-based butter spread, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and low-sodium soy sauce, this recipe is as nutritious as it is indulgent. Steamed to perfection, the prawns retain their natural sweetness while absorbing the aromatic garlic butter mixture, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Garnished with vibrant parsley and served with optional lemon wedges for a zesty finish, this dish is low in saturated fats and sodium, making it perfect for those mindful of heart health. Ideal as an elegant appetizer or a light main course, these steamed garlic butter prawns are a quick, crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Large raw prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil-based butter spread (heart-healthy alternative)
• 4 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 cups Water (for steaming)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil-based butter spread, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, low-sodium soy sauce, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Prepare a steamer pot by adding 2 cups of water to the base and bringing it to a gentle simmer. If you don’t have a steamer, use a large pot with a steaming rack or colander that fits inside.

Step 4

Line the steamer basket or rack with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Arrange the prawns in a single layer inside the steamer basket or rack, ensuring they don’t overlap too much for even cooking.

Step 6

Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the prawns, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Step 7

Place the steamer basket or rack into the pot. Cover tightly with a lid to lock in the steam, then cook for 8–10 minutes or until the prawns are opaque and pink throughout.

Step 8

Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot to avoid burns and transfer the cooked prawns to a serving plate.

Step 9

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the prawns for a pop of color and flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1119.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	742.6

Total Fat 24.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 975mg	0%
Sodium 910.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 122.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.3mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1608.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 64.5%

Carbs: 6.9%