Roasted Prawns with Celery
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 35 minutes and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Roasted prawns with celery is elegant enough for company yet simple enough for a Tuesday night. The prawns get beautifully caramelized while the celery becomes tender and slightly sweet, all infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh thyme. Celery is fantastic here not just for its delicate flavor, but because it's packed with antioxidants that support heart health. The best part? Most of us already have these ingredients on hand, making this an affordable meal that feels restaurant quality.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 8celery stalks(cut into 3-inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 237 mldry white wine
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(leaves only)
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and set aside.
Tip: Dry prawns will brown better and develop a better texture when roasted.
- 2
Arrange celery pieces on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 8 minutes until they begin to soften.
Tip: Starting the celery early ensures it cooks through before the prawns are added.
- 3
While celery roasts, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk in minced garlic, lemon juice, white wine, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Preparing this mixture ahead saves time and allows flavors to meld.
- 4
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the celery to the sides. Add the prawns in an even layer, then pour the garlic-lemon mixture over everything.
Tip: Arranging ingredients in one layer ensures even cooking and proper browning.
- 5
Return to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until the prawns turn pink and opaque throughout, stirring gently halfway through.
Tip: Overcooked prawns become tough, so watch carefully and remove as soon as they turn pink.
- 6
Remove from the oven and dot the top with butter, gently tossing everything to distribute. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Tip: The butter adds richness and helps create a silky sauce.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish generously with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
Tip: This dish is best enjoyed right from the oven to maintain the perfect texture of both prawns and celery.
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