Roasted Prawns with Courgette

Name: Roasted Prawns with Courgette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g large prawns; 3 medium courgettes; 4 garlic cloves; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp red chilli flakes; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Prep: 15 minsCook: 20 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

20 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Servings:

500 glarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
3 mediumcourgettes(sliced into 1cm rounds)
4garlic cloves(minced)
4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
2 tbspfresh lemon juice
1 tspdried oregano
3 sprigsfresh thyme
1 tspsea salt
½ tspblack pepper
¼ tspred chilli flakes(optional)
200 gcherry tomatoes(halved)
2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped for garnish)

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Line a large roasting tray with parchment paper.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the prawns cook quickly while maintaining their tender texture.
2
Arrange the courgette slices on the prepared tray and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with half the minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
Tip: Courgettes release moisture when roasted, so don't overcrowd the tray.
3
Roast the courgettes for 8 minutes until they begin to soften and get light golden edges.
4
In a bowl, combine the prawns with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, remaining garlic, thyme, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Tip: Don't marinate the prawns too long as the acid in lemon juice will start to cook them.
5
Remove the tray from the oven and scatter the prawns and cherry tomatoes among the courgettes.
Tip: Arrange the prawns in a single layer so they cook evenly from all sides.
6
Return to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes until the prawns turn pink and opaque throughout.
Tip: Check after 10 minutes—overcooked prawns become rubbery. They should just turn colour.
7
Remove from the oven and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
8
Transfer to a serving platter, scatter fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice if desired.
Tip: Drizzle any pan juices over the dish for extra flavour.

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