Roasted Prawns with Celery
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Prawns with Celery is a simple seafood dish that brings together large prawns and fresh celery, infused with garlic, lemon juice, white wine and thyme. Ready in just 35 minutes total, with only 15 minutes of preparation required, this elegant meal suits anyone looking for a quick and flavourful dinner that delivers restaurant quality results at home.
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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
- 59 mldry white wine
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(leaves only)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ 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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