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Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns Recipe
by Blackswan

Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns

I found these beautiful butterfly prawns at a coffee shop & went home to experiment cutting & decorating it after that. The pattern is nice especially when you've guests. Check out this simple & delicious dish for this Chinese New Year!

Rating: 4/5
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Prep time: Singapore Singaporean
Cook time: Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • ½ kg Medium Prawns
  • 1 tsp Abalone sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tsp Chinese wine
  • 1 tsp minced Ginger
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic
  • 3 sprigs Spring Onion (chopped)

Directions

  1. Choose prawns with roes. Cut off sharp edge & feelers; devein prawns & rinse.
  2. To make butterflies, cut prawns into half leaving tail intact. Be careful not to lose the roes. Marinade with ginger & seasonings & arrange neatly on a plate. Top with garlic & spring onions.
  3. Cover plate loosely with plastic wrap & microwave using Steam mode. If you don’t not have auto mode, microwave for about 2-3 mins or until prawns turn pink & you're ready to serve your Butterfly Prawns.