Roasted Prawns with Cauliflower
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Prawns with Cauliflower is a straightforward seafood dish combining large prawns and cauliflower, roasted with garlic, lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs. The recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. With its bright flavours from chilli flakes and fresh parsley, this dish suits anyone looking for a simple, flavourful meal.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 1cauliflower head(cut into florets)
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 2lemon(zest and juice)
- ½ tspred chili flakes
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 59 mlfresh parsley(chopped)
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- 59 mlwhite wine(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
Tip: Pat cauliflower dry for better roasting and crispier edges.
- 2
Roast cauliflower for 15 minutes until it begins to brown and soften.
- 3
While cauliflower roasts, toss prawns in a bowl with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes, and remaining salt.
Tip: Don't marinate too long as the acidity will begin to cook the prawns.
- 4
Remove baking sheet from oven and push cauliflower to the sides, creating space in the center for the prawns.
- 5
Spread prawns in a single layer in the center of the sheet, scatter thyme sprigs over everything, and drizzle with white wine if using.
Tip: Arrange prawns in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- 6
Return to oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until prawns are pink and cooked through, being careful not to overcook them.
Tip: Prawns are done when they curl slightly and are opaque throughout.
- 7
Drizzle the lemon juice over the entire pan and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Tip: Add the lemon juice after cooking to preserve its bright, fresh flavor.
- 8
Serve immediately, dividing prawns and cauliflower evenly among plates and spooning pan juices over top.
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