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.

omy steamed longevity butterfly prawns recipe

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

openrice steamed longevity butterfly prawns recipe

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:

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.

cny steamed longevity butterfly prawns recipe

15 comments:

MaryMohFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:34 PM
That's such a beautiful dish! I love prawns. I will have the whole plate to myself :D
YinFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Absolutely beautiful "Sieu Har Har" dish, just great for CNY reunion dinner! Super great idea using microwave, fast, simple and hassle free in cleaning :-P
Nava.KFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM
will try since its really simple to make this.
tq for the recipe.
deli simplicityFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Mmmm.... another great creation again! Like the peacock tail - beautiful!
Biren @ Roti n RiceFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Looks and sounds delicious! Lovely presentation too. Wishing you and yours a very Happy & Prosperous New Year!
AnncooFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:40 PM
I love prawns and this dish is great for CNY, beautiful and delicious :))
Happy Lunar New Year!!
BlackswanFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Mary, I remember we're both prawns lovers. Knew u'll like this :)

Yin, thks for visiting! Left my comments @ your blog too.

Nava, great! Hope it'll turn out well for u :)

Doris, I like the design too. Took me a while to figure out how to decorate the pattern.

Biren, Happy New Year to u too!

Anncoo, glad u like it! Happy holidays!
Nava.KFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM
thanks dear, following on google.
LeQuanFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:28 AM
Shirley, I'm a huge prawn lover! This looks gorgeous and sounds so delicious. The simplicity has me sold too. I must try this some time. Thanks for sharing. Bookmarking it now.
FrankFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:51 PM
These really are beautiful! Happy Year of the Rabbit!
BlackswanFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Nava, it's my pleasure :) Thks for visiting!

Lequan, great to know we're on the same page :)

Frank, thks for dropping by! Going to your blog now :) Happy CNY to u too!
CakewalkerFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Gorgeous prawns and the dish comes together so quickly! I'm a huge fan of abalone sauce. Brava!
ShirleyFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:46 PM
Prawns yumm! Really well decorated.
BlackswanFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Cakewalker, thks for visiting & your lovely comments! U've a great blog too & I've left my comments there :)

Shirley, thks & Happy New Year to u!
Magic of SpiceFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:15 AM
These are presented so beautifully and I love the flavors :) Very lovely Shirley...