Roasted Prawns with Mushroom and Garlic Butter
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent prawns and earthy mushrooms roasted together in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs, creating a restaurant-quality dish that's ready in under 45 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 500 glarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 300 gmixed mushrooms(cremini, oyster, and shiitake, halved)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 100 mlwhite wine(dry)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Tip: Drying the prawns helps them develop a better sear and prevents them from becoming watery during cooking.
- 2
Spread the halved mushrooms across a large roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil, then toss gently with half the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Roast the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 8 minutes to soften them slightly and release their moisture.
Tip: Starting the mushrooms first ensures they cook evenly with the prawns.
- 4
Remove the pan from the oven and create small spaces between the mushrooms, then arrange the seasoned prawns in a single layer on top.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with the remaining minced garlic, lemon zest, and fresh parsley until well mixed.
Tip: Making compound butter beforehand ensures even distribution of flavors.
- 6
Dot the garlic butter mixture over the prawns and mushrooms, then pour the white wine around the edges of the pan.
Tip: The wine will create a light, flavorful sauce as everything roasts together.
- 7
Return the pan to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, until the prawns are opaque, pink, and just cooked through.
Tip: Avoid overcooking the prawns as they become tough and rubbery. They're ready when they curl slightly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish, then garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.
Tip: The fresh lemon juice at the end adds brightness and balances the richness of the butter.
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