Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns

My friend once treated my family at this old but extremely pricey coffee shop in Geylang. This run-down coffee shop actually accepts credit cards, so you can imagine what kind of prices they're charging at. Their out-of-this-world Crab Beehoon was about S$80 a plate, but I must admit it was really good!

I found these beautiful butterfly prawns at this coffee shop & went home to experiment cutting & decorating it after that. The pattern is nice especially when you've guests.

This recipe, together with my 2 other CNY recipes, has been Featured @ OMY-食天堂Eat!

Also Featured @ OpenRice S'pore

So check out this simple & delicious dish for this Chinese New Year!

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)

Method:

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.