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KING PRAWNS WITH GARLIC BUTTER

No bones guaranteed! This dish is a great favourite with our family and it is quick and simple to prepare.

Shopping list

1 x 1kg King Prawns
3 x cloves Garlic
Softened Butter
Chopped Parsley
Lemon

Method

Skin and chop the garlic cloves, mix with chopped parsley and the juice of half a lemon, blend with the softened butter.

Place in cling film in the shape of a sausage; roll sightly, then twist the ends of the cling film opposite ways to compress the butter forming a round sectioned roll. Chill in the fridge.

Defrost the king prawns; they can be left in the fridge overnight or hurried along in a sink of cold water.

Split the prawns from the back side leaving the shell in tact on the underside.

Pat dry with paper towel and place on a baking tray.

Spread the garlic butter over the prawn flesh, leaving some to use as a garnish when they are cooked.

Roast in a hot oven for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of king prawns.

Serve with wedges of lemon and slices of garlic butter.

Serving suggestion

My family like a spicy Pilaff rice and a salad flavoured with a horseradish and quince dressing with their king prawns.

Serves4

Total Time20

Preparation Time10

Cooking Time10

Recipe TypeShellfish Recipes

Fish TypePrawns

AuthorThe Cornish Fishmonger

Publication Date11 April 2012

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