Tamarind-Glazed Malaysian Prawns with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Succulent prawns tossed in a tangy tamarind glaze with fragrant garlic and chili, perfect for a quick Malaysian-inspired seafood dish. This Malaysian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large raw prawns, tamarind paste, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 3 Malaysian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, peeled and deveined large raw prawns
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 small, finely chopped red chili
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon lime juice until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped small red chili; sauté for 1 minute until aromatic and garlic edges turn golden.
Step 4: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined prawns along with 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir-fry for 2 minutes until prawns turn pink.
Step 5: Pour the tamarind glaze over the prawns and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until prawns are evenly coated and glaze thickens slightly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro before serving with steamed rice or noodles.