Baked Prawns with Pepper and Garlic
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible recipe for Baked Prawns with Pepper and Garlic, a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Succulent prawns are generously coated in a bold marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, freshly crushed black pepper, and a hint of sea salt, with an optional kick of red chili flakes for spice lovers. The prawns are baked to juicy perfection in just 12 minutes, emerging with a golden hue and infused with aromatic flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this dish is a harmonious blend of simplicity and gourmet flair. Serve these baked prawns as a vibrant appetizer or pair them with crusty bread, pasta, or a crisp salad for a satisfying main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 piece lemon (for garnish and juice)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Rinse the prawns under cold running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, crushed black pepper, sea salt, and red chili flakes (if using). Mix well to create a marinade.
Add the prawns to the bowl and toss to coat them completely with the marinade. Let them sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Arrange the marinated prawns in a single layer on a baking sheet or an oven-safe dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the prawns. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 412 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
