Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns
These tender steamed tiger prawns are infused with fragrant minced garlic, light soy sauce, and a subtle hint of brandy, creating a clean, savory flavor that lets the seafood shine. Serve them as an easy, lighter main course alongside vegetables, rice, or another favorite grain.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Wash the prawns thoroughly, leaving the shells and heads on. Mix the soy sauce, garlic, and brandy in a bowl. Arrange the prawns on a dish and cover them with the 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 the prawns onto the steamer basket. Cover the wok and steam the prawns for 10 minutes, until opaque. Serve hot.
- Calories 98.71 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 20.69 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 2.4 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.99 mg High 54%
- Sodium 602.17 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 1.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 70.79 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 265.39 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chinese Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brandy, Garlic, Light Soy Sauce, and Shell On Shrimp. Each serving provides about 98.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns made of?
- The main ingredients are Brandy, Garlic, Light Soy Sauce, Shell-On Shrimp, Shrimp. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 98.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns healthy?
- Chinese-Style Steamed Garlic Tiger Prawns has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 98.71 calories and 20.69 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 602.17 mg (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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