Grilled Prawns with Garlic Mushroom Medley
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 35 minutes, yet tastes like something you'd order at a fancy seafood restaurant. The prawns get beautifully charred on the grill while the mushrooms soak up all that garlicky, buttery goodness. What I love most is that mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and B vitamins, making this dish not only delicious but genuinely nourishing. The simplicity of the ingredients means you probably have most of what you need already, and there's minimal prep involved. Trust me, your dinner guests will be seriously impressed.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 400 gramsmixed mushrooms(sliced (cremini, shiitake, oyster))
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 100 millilitersdry white wine
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(dried or fresh)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1lemon(cut into wedges)
- ¼ teaspoonred chili flakes(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the thyme. Let sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the mushrooms.
Tip: Drying the prawns helps them develop a better sear on the grill.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook mushrooms in batches if needed for better browning.
- 3
Add minced garlic, remaining thyme, and red chili flakes to the mushrooms. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly, then stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Tip: The wine adds acidity that balances the richness of the butter and mushrooms.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 200°C/400°F). Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: If using a grill pan indoors, heat it until nearly smoking.
- 6
Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, handling them gently with tongs.
Tip: Don't move prawns around too much on the grill; let them develop a slight char for better flavor.
- 7
Arrange grilled prawns on a serving platter and pour the mushroom mixture over the top. Garnish generously with fresh parsley.
- 8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the delicious mushroom sauce.
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