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Baked Prawns With Pepper And Garlic Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly flavorful and easy Baked Prawns recipe! Garlic lovers, rejoice! This simple yet unique dish bursts with aromatic garlic, spicy pepper, and succulent prawns, all baked to perfection in under 20 minutes. A perfect weeknight meal or impressive appetizer.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 188.7 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Prawns With Pepper And Garlic

  • 500g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
  • Light Soya Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Cilantro
  • Vegetable Oil

How to Make Baked Prawns With Pepper And Garlic

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Rinse 500g of prawns under cold water. Carefully cut off the feelers and make a slit down the back of each prawn to remove the vein.
  3. Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in an oven-safe dish.
  4. In a mortar and pestle, coarsely pound 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander, 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns, and 4 cloves of garlic.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Add the pounded coriander, pepper, and garlic mixture to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Remove from heat.
  8. Pour the fragrant sauce evenly over the prawns. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the prawn shells turn bright pink/red and the prawns are cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately on a beautiful platter. Garnish with extra coriander (optional) and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g

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