Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns

Photo: Blackswan

Ingredients

1/2 kilogram Medium Prawns

1 teaspoon Abalone sauce

1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

2 teaspoons Chinese wine

1 teaspoon minced Ginger

1 teaspoon minced Garlic

3 sprigs Spring Onion (chopped)

Preparation

Choose prawns with roes. Cut off sharp edge & feelers; devein prawns & rinse.

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.

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.

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About

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!