"Prawns and cream cheese" is a delightful combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for an appetizer, main course, or side dish, there is sure to be a recipe that will satisfy your taste buds. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, "prawns and cream cheese" is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE
This tasty spread, prepared with softened cream cheese, is a beautiful pale salmon color. A teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce provides just the right amount of zest.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in shrimp and onion. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS
This delicious recipe is ready in a flash yet special enough to serve friends too. Add fresh crab and sliced red chilli for a treat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the garlic for 2 mins. Tip in the wine and bubble over a high heat for 1 min, then lower the heat and stir in the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper. Simmer for 1 min to reduce a little, then add the prawns and simmer in the sauce until just pink.
- Drain the pasta and tip into the sauce with half the chives. Use tongs to mix everything together. Divide between 2 shallow bowls and sprinkle with the remaining chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium
GARLIC PRAWNS
This is a great easy prawn marinade, they are great on the BBQ, we put them out as appetizers but they can also be a main course. I've also sauteed them with the marinade and used the sauce with pasta or just lapped it up with French bread! ENJOY.
Provided by kathie
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 1h18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.
- Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
- Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.
- If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PRAWNS AND CREAM CHEESE
I had this at a local restaurant as a starter. Serve with Melba toast, crackers or chunks of fresh homemade bread.
Provided by SueVM
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Mix the cream cheese, mustard, spring onions and prawns well together and press into 4 individual ovenproof dishes.
- Sprinkle liberally with grated Parmesan and pop in the oven for a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 162.9, Sodium 560.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 11.8
Tips:
- Choose large prawns: They're easier to handle and look more impressive on a platter.
- Butterfly or devein the prawns: This will help the cream cheese filling to spread more evenly.
- Use a food processor to chop the prawns: This will make the filling smoother.
- Season the cream cheese filling to taste: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices as desired.
- Pipe the cream cheese filling into the prawns: This will help to keep the filling in place.
- Bake the prawns until they're cooked through: The prawns should be pink and opaque when they're done.
- Serve the prawns immediately: They're best when they're hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
These prawn and cream cheese recipes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.
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