Grilled Prawns with Turnip and Garlic Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels elegant enough for guests. Succulent grilled prawns paired with roasted turnips create a satisfying, low carb meal that comes together in under an hour. Turnips are packed with vitamin C to boost immunity, and the garlic butter brings everything together beautifully. What I love most is how simple it truly is: just a handful of ingredients and basic grilling technique. The whole thing costs surprisingly little and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon finish it off perfectly.
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Ingredients
- 20large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 500 gramsturnips(peeled and cut into 2cm cubes)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1lemon(halved)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and place a grill pan on the grates. Alternatively, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
Tip: A hot cooking surface will create a nice crust on the prawns without overcooking them.
- 2
Toss the cubed turnips with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast at 200°C (390°F) for 20 minutes until they're golden and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Smaller pieces will cook faster and develop better color. You can start the turnips while heating the grill.
- 3
Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Drizzle lightly with the remaining olive oil.
Tip: Dry prawns will sear better and develop a nice exterior crust.
- 4
Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn opaque and develop grill marks. Don't overcrowd the pan and avoid moving them around too much.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly, so watch them carefully to prevent them from becoming tough and rubbery.
- 5
While the prawns finish cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Tip: Don't let the garlic burn or it will taste bitter. Keep the heat low for a gentle infusion.
- 6
Remove the thyme sprigs from the garlic butter and stir in the fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the mixture and taste for seasoning.
Tip: Adjust salt and pepper to your preference. The lemon juice brightens all the flavors.
- 7
Arrange the warm roasted turnips on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the grilled prawns.
Tip: Serve immediately while everything is hot for the best texture and flavor.
- 8
Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the prawns and turnips. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Tip: The warm sauce will continue to infuse the dish as it rests for a moment before serving.
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