Roasted Prawns with Courgette
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 35 minutes and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. I love how the prawns get beautifully caramelized while the courgettes soften into sweet, tender ribbons. Garlic and fresh herbs infuse everything with incredible flavor, and the lemon juice brightens it all up perfectly. Plus, prawns are packed with protein and selenium, so you're eating something really nourishing. It's simple, elegant, and honestly costs less than ordering takeout.
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Ingredients
- 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)
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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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