Roasted Prawns with Cabbage
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 50 minutes and feels fancy without any fuss. Succulent roasted prawns pair beautifully with tender cabbage, creating a light yet satisfying meal that won't break the bank. Cabbage is absolutely wonderful for your digestion and packed with vitamin C, so you're getting something nutritious along with incredible flavor. The garlic, lemon, and chili flakes do all the heavy lifting here, making this simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to serve to guests. Trust me, once you try this combination, you'll be making it all the time.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 1 headgreen cabbage(sliced into 1/4-inch ribbons)
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonred chili flakes
- 2fresh lemon(juiced)
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2shallots(thinly sliced)
- 118 mlvegetable broth
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat prawns dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Tip: Dry prawns cook more evenly and develop better color when roasted.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet in batches, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and caramelize, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 3 minutes.
Tip: Allowing the cabbage to develop some color creates deeper, richer flavors.
- 4
Push the cabbage to the sides of the skillet, creating space in the center. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the center.
- 5
Add minced garlic and red chili flakes to the oil, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Arrange prepared prawns in a single layer across the skillet, nestling them into the cabbage. Drizzle with lemon juice and dot with butter.
Tip: Arrange prawns in one even layer so they cook uniformly.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until prawns are pink and cooked through, checking at 12 minutes.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly; overcooked ones become rubbery, so monitor carefully.
- 8
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and an additional squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
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