Roasted Prawns with Broccoli
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Prawns with Broccoli is a simple seafood dish combining large prawns and broccoli florets, flavoured with garlic, lemon, chili flakes and fresh parsley. The prawns and broccoli are roasted with extra virgin olive oil, butter and white wine for a light, aromatic meal. Ready in just 35 minutes total, with 15 minutes preparation and 20 minutes cooking, this dish suits anyone looking for a quick, flavourful dinner.
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Ingredients
- 500 glarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 400 gbroccoli florets(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tspchili flakes
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 3 tbspwhite wine(dry)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the prawns cook quickly and the broccoli gets nice charred edges.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the peeled prawns with minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
Tip: Don't overwork the prawns as they can become tough. Mix just until coated.
- 3
Spread the broccoli florets on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Arrange broccoli in a single layer for even roasting.
- 4
Nestle the marinated prawns among the broccoli, creating space so they cook evenly without crowding.
Tip: Leave some gaps between pieces to allow heat circulation.
- 5
Dot the prawns with small pieces of butter and pour the white wine around the sheet (not directly on the ingredients).
Tip: The wine will create steam that keeps the prawns moist while roasting.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the prawns turn pink and opaque, and the broccoli is tender with slightly charred edges.
Tip: Prawns are done when they've curled and changed color completely; don't overcook or they'll become rubbery.
- 7
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle any pan juices over the dish and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
Tip: The pan juices are packed with flavor—don't waste them!
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