Baked Cheesy Prawns Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Cheesy Prawns

• 1 pound raw prawns (or shrimp), peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves)
• Plum Tomatoes
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• Black Pepper

How to Make Baked Cheesy Prawns

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and thyme to create a marinade.
2. Add the peeled and deveined prawns (or shrimp) to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
3. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 hours) to allow the prawns to marinate.
4. Preheat your oven to its highest setting (broil if available).
5. Divide the marinated prawns and any remaining marinade evenly among 4-5 individual, shallow, oven-safe dishes.
6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the prawns in each dish.
7. (Optional) Add halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley for extra flavor and color.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes (or until the prawns are pink and cooked through, and the feta cheese is melted and slightly browned). If using pre-cooked prawns, reduce baking time to 5-7 minutes.
10. Serve immediately with crusty French bread for dipping into the delicious juices.