Roasted Prawns with Avocado
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under thirty minutes and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. Succulent roasted prawns paired with creamy avocado create the perfect balance of protein and healthy fats, and the avocado's heart healthy monounsaturated fats make you feel good about what you're eating. The garlic butter base gets a bright lift from fresh citrus, while a crispy panko topping adds wonderful texture. Best of all, this elegant dish requires just basic pantry ingredients and minimal prep work, so you can have something truly impressive on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.
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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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