This Roasted Prawns are coated in garlic butter, seasoned, and cooked until soft. This delectable dish is ideal by itself or served as a complement or as a topping for some pasta.
If you enjoy prawns, then you should experiment with these Cajun Prawns and Bang Bang Prawns.
Recipe Particulars
I adore this straightforward Roasted Prawns recipe. Not only is it simple and uncomplicated, but it creates the most delightful side dish that I can pair with so many other recipes.
- FLAVOR: Buttery, with garlic and seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes, this dish is so tasty. It’s topped with fresh lemon juice and parsley for the final touch.
- CONSISTENCY: These Roasted Prawns are flawlessly cooked. Soft and succulent, with a slight crisp on the outside for a delightful consistency.
- PREPARATION TIME: These will require 24 minutes.
- SIMPLICITY: This recipe is extremely easy and you’ll face no difficulty following the images and instructions to create the perfect prawn dish.
Necessary Ingredients
Notes on Ingredients
- Prawns- Use extra large uncooked prawns that have been stripped and deveined. You can use fresh, or frozen prawns that have been thawed.
- Butter- Melt unsalted butter to coat the prawns for rich flavor and to help the seasonings stick.
- Garlic- Chop fresh garlic cloves for the best taste. You can also utilize pre-minced if you don’t have cloves.
- Spices- We’ll utilize Kosher salt, Black pepper, Red pepper flakes, and Onion powder to enhance the flavor of these Roasted Prawns.
- Lemon juice- This is for spritzing on top of the prawns once they’re ready. Add as much or as little as you prefer.
- Parsley- Finely chopped, it will serve as a garnish.
Additions and Replacements
- Replace parsley with cilantro- Instead of parsley, incorporate chopped cilantro into these Roasted Prawns for a distinct flavor. Cilantro offers a fresh and citrusy taste.
- Add white wine- Coat the prawns in white wine and sauté them instead. This method will eliminate the alcohol and provide a delightful flavor that pairs perfectly with the garlic butter.
- Make it dairy-free- To eliminate dairy, use a plant-based butter in lieu of the regular butter in this recipe. Alternatively, you could opt for olive oil.
- Add parmesan cheese- Including parmesan cheese is also an excellent flavor enhancer. The nutty, cheesy essence of this ingredient perfectly complements the seasoned butter and lemon.
How to Prepare Roasted Prawns
- Seasoned the prawns. Place the prawns in a large bowl with the melted butter, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Blend. Mix everything together until thoroughly combined.
- Cook. Transfer the seasoned prawns to a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and roast the prawns for approximately 10-12 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Garnish. To serve, drizzle fresh lemon juice on top and garnish with finely chopped parsley.
Pro Suggestion:Â Arranged the prawns in a single layer to ensure even cooking and to avoid any being undercooked due to inadequate heat exposure.
Cooking Recommendations
- Buy your prawns already deveined and stripped- Save time and effort by purchasing prawns that are already deveined and stripped.
- Thoroughly coat the prawns in butter- Ensure the seasoned butter and prawns are well mixed to achieve the best flavor by evenly coating them.
- Bake them in a single layer- Prevent raw sections and prawns from sticking together by arranging the prawns in a single layer for baking. This way, all the prawns are evenly exposed to the heat.
- Avoid overcooking them- Monitor the prawns closely and do not exceed the suggested cooking time. As soon as they turn opaque and pink, they are ready.
Frequent Queries
If you are reheating previously cooked prawns, simply place them in the oven at 225 degrees for around 5 minutes. Reheating at a low temperature helps prevent overcooking and avoids a rubbery texture.
The simplest way to know is when your prawns have curled into a C shape, turned pink and opaque, are firm, and have a slight sheen. If they are overcooked, they appear more white or greyish in color.
Suggestions for Serving
Suggestions
This Oven-Baked Prawns recipe is highly adaptable and can be savored on its own or as an accompaniment to other meals like pasta and leafy greens.
- Bread: Pair it with some bread to soak up all the scrumptious garlic butter. Experiment with Rustic Loaf (overnight), Focaccia Loaf, or Sourdough Loaf.
- Salad: Enhance your favorite salads with these Oven-Baked Prawns, such as a Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, Greek Chicken Pasta Salad, Spinach Salad, or Caprese Salad.
- Pasta: Present it atop a dish of Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic, Simple Penne Alla Vodka, Asparagus Pasta, or Simple Pasta Primavera.
- Accompaniments: Indulge in it alongside Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Garlic Asparagus, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, or Scalloped Potatoes.
Prepare This Dish Beforehand
Preparation beforehand: Given that this dish can be reheated and stores well, you can prepare it a day early and store it in the refrigerator.
Preservation: Keep this Oven-Baked Prawns in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can be reheated in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop until heated through.
Freezing: If you utilized frozen prawns, I don’t recommend refreezing them as this promotes harmful bacteria growth. Otherwise, you can freeze fresh prawns for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
More Appetizing Shrimp Recipes!
Cajun Shrimp
Shrimp Linguine
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Complete Recipe Guidelines
Place 2 lb extra large peeled and deveined prawns into a large bowl along with the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Next, mix everything thoroughly until well blended.
Place the flavored prawns on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the prawns for approximately 10-12 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
For serving, drizzle some fresh lemon juice on top (add as much as desired) and garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped parsley.
- Purchase your prawns already deveined and peeled- Save yourself considerable time and effort by purchasing pre-deveined and peeled prawns.
- Ensure thorough mixing of butter and prawns- Blend the seasoned butter and prawns well to achieve optimal flavor distribution.
- Bake them in a single layer- Prevent uneven cooking and prawns sticking together by arranging them in a single layer for baking on the sheet pan, ensuring even exposure to heat.
- Avoid overcooking- Monitor the prawns closely and do not exceed the recommended cooking duration. Once they become opaque and pink, they are ready.
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: gram | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gram | Monounsaturated Fat: 3gram | Trans Fat: 0.4gram | Cholesterol: 218milligram | Sodium: 1440milligram | Potassium: 197milligram | Fiber: 0.2gram | Sugar: 0.1gram | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
