Roasted Prawns with Avocado
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent garlic-butter roasted prawns paired with creamy avocado, lime, and crispy breadcrumbs for a luxurious yet simple seafood dish that's perfect as an appetizer or light main course.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 2ripe avocados(halved and pitted)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter(unsalted)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoonfresh lime juice
- 237 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoonred chili flakes
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and arrange them on a large baking sheet.
Tip: Dry prawns will roast better and develop a golden exterior.
- 2
In a small bowl, melt the butter with minced garlic over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and lime juice.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown; keep the heat gentle.
- 3
Drizzle the garlic-butter mixture over the prawns and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- 4
In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half the fresh parsley. Sprinkle this mixture over the prawns.
Tip: The oil helps the breadcrumbs toast and become crispy.
- 5
Roast the prawns in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until they turn pink and opaque throughout, shaking the pan halfway through.
Tip: Don't overcook or the prawns will become tough and rubbery.
- 6
While prawns roast, scoop avocado flesh into small bowls or arrange halves on serving plates. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lime juice, then season with a pinch of salt.
- 7
Remove the roasted prawns from the oven and immediately garnish with remaining fresh parsley. Serve the hot prawns alongside the creamy avocado portions.
Tip: Serve immediately while the prawns are still warm for the best contrast with the cool avocado.
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