Roasted Prawns with Green Beans and Garlic Butter
Prep
12 mins
Cook
18 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just thirty minutes and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. Succulent prawns get tossed with crisp green beans in a fragrant garlic butter sauce that's absolutely irresistible. Green beans are packed with vitamins and fiber, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and speed, perfect for busy evenings when you want something restaurant quality without the fuss. A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens everything up, while a hint of chili heat keeps things interesting.
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Ingredients
- 500 glarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 400 gfresh green beans(trimmed)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon(juiced)
- ½ teaspoonred chili flakes
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Dry prawns will brown better and cook more evenly in the oven.
- 2
Toss the trimmed green beans with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper on a large baking tray.
- 3
Roast the green beans for 8 minutes until they begin to soften and char slightly at the edges.
Tip: Spread them in a single layer for even cooking.
- 4
Remove the tray from the oven and push the green beans to the sides, then arrange the prawns in the center.
- 5
In a small bowl, melt the butter with the remaining garlic and chili flakes, then drizzle this mixture over the prawns and green beans.
Tip: Melting the butter with garlic infuses more flavor throughout the dish.
- 6
Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly, so monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
- 7
Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything while still hot.
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately on warm plates.
Tip: A squeeze of extra lemon at the table enhances the flavors beautifully.
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