Mustard Butter Tiger Prawns

Mustard Butter Tiger Prawns

Mustard Butter Tiger Prawns is a home-style seafood dish at difficulty 3/5 (Intermediate), about 637 kcal. The highlight of this dish is the unique combination of butter and mustard. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

3 / 5

★★★☆☆

Intermediate
Estimated Calories

637 kcal

Ingredients

  • Tiger prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
  • Butter
  • Mustard
  • Sugar
  • Soy sauce
  • Oyster sauce
  • Salt
  • Cooking wine, rum, or beer
  • Coriander (cilantro)
  • Garlic

Steps

  1. Trim the heads, tails, sharp spines, antennae, and legs of the shrimp. Use scissors to slit the shrimp's back open and remove the digestive tract (vein).
  2. Prepare the mustard sauce in advance: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, mustard, salt, and sugar until well blended!
  3. Wash the coriander and cut into sections for later use.
  4. Drain the prawns. Add oil to the pan and place the prawns directly in. Cook over medium heat until the skin turns golden on both sides, then remove.
  5. Add chopped garlic. Turn heat to high. Use the remaining oil from frying the shrimp to stir-fry the garlic. Wait until white wisps of steam rise from the pan and the garlic has released its fragrance, then add the shrimp and butter to allow the prawns to fully absorb the buttery aroma.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce. Continue cooking over high heat, stirring the shrimp until the sauce thickens. Add the alcohol (approx. 30g for cooking wine/beer, or 15g for strong rum).
  7. While the sauce is reducing slightly, stir-fry the coriander briefly for two turns, then remove the dish from the heat.

Notes

The highlight of this dish is the unique combination of butter and mustard. The shrimp meat is firm and tender, and the sauce is rich and aromatic—it is a modern-style seafood dish. Rich in high-quality protein and various trace elements, it is nutritionally balanced. The difficulty is moderate; as long as you prepare ingredients in advance and control the heat, beginners can succeed. From cleaning the live shrimp to serving, it takes about 30 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★
Estimated Calories: 637 kcal
Category: Mustard Butter Tiger Prawns

Calculations (based on 1 serving):

* Prawns: 1 catty (approx. 500g) - Market price roughly 40-45 CNY per catty
* Butter: Approx. 20g
* Mustard: 15g
* Sugar: 3g
* Soy sauce: 30g
* Oyster sauce: 30g
* Salt: 3g
* Cooking wine, rum, or beer: 15g to 30g
* Coriander: 5 stalks, cut into sections
* Garlic: 5 cloves, chopped into a paste/well minced

* Prepare the sauce in advance and have the butter ready beforehand to save time during cooking.
* You must add the garlic paste only after removing the prawns; stir-frying the garlic for too long causes it to turn black and bitter.
* If you cannot tolerate strong mustard, use less; if you can, use more. If you use a lot, boil for a little longer and the mustard flavor will dissipate.

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