Best 6 Large Prawn Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at your next special occasion? Cooking large prawns is a great way to add a touch of luxury and elegance to your meal. With their succulent texture and delicate flavor, large prawns are a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer to grill, sauté, or bake your prawns, there are endless possibilities for creating a memorable and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the essential information you need to cook large prawns to perfection. From selecting the freshest prawns to choosing the right cooking method, we'll cover everything you need to know to ensure that your large prawns turn out juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC PRAWNS



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This is a great easy prawn marinade, they are great on the BBQ, we put them out as appetizers but they can also be a main course. I've also sauteed them with the marinade and used the sauce with pasta or just lapped it up with French bread! ENJOY.

Provided by kathie

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
2 tablespoons white wine
30 tiger prawns, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.
  • Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
  • Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.
  • If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PAN-COOKED GIANT PRAWNS



Pan-cooked giant prawns image

This delicious seafood dish looks - and tastes - so impressive, but is super-speedy and simple to make

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Mains     Jamie's Dinners     Seafood     Aussie Christmas     Dinner Party     Australia day     Bread

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil
12 large Australian Green banana prawns, responsibly sourced
1-2 fresh chillies
1 bunch of spring onions
4 large handfuls of snow peas
500 g ripe tomatoes
2 large handfuls of frozen peas
2 x 410 g tins of butter beans, or cannellini beans
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
½ bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley
1-2 lemons
4 slices of quality bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta

Steps:

  • 1. Trim and finely slice the chilli and spring onions. Peel, devein and butterfly the prawns.
  • 2. Get yourself a large paella pan, casserole pan, wok or sturdy roasting tin. Place over a medium-high heat and pour in 3 tablespoons of oil. 3. Once hot, add the prawns and cook for a few minutes to allow them to colour, then sprinkle over the sliced chilli and spring onions. 4. Add the snow peas and give the pan a good shake, then add a splash of water. Pop a lid or some tin foil on top and let everything steam for 1 minute. Place a griddle pan on a medium heat to warm up. 5. Meanwhile, roughly chop the tomatoes. Remove the lid (or foil) from the pan and add the peas and tomatoes, then drain and add the beans. Stir everything together and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Season to taste. 6. Pick and roughly chop the parsley leaves, discarding the stalks, then add to the pan with the juice from 1 lemon, adding a squeeze or two more, if needed. 7. Grill the bread on the hot griddle for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely golden. Divide everything between 4 plates, then tuck in. This is delicious served with rice or couscous, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 10.9 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.7 g saturated fat, Protein 18.7 g protein, Carbohydrate 15 g carbohydrate, Sugar 5.9 g sugar, Sodium 0.91 g salt, Fiber 4.9 g fibre

BROILED LEMON AND GARLIC TIGER PRAWNS



Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns image

This is a family favorite for home movie night; it's quick and easy and kids like the 'finger food' style.

Provided by SPJENSEN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns, and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic and lemon juice. Pour 1/4 cup butter mixture in a small bowl, and brush onto prawns. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp.
  • Place broiler pan on top rack, and broil prawns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 454.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TIGER PRAWNS IN GARLIC BUTTER



Tiger Prawns in Garlic Butter image

These are incredable!! You will never have enough and everyone will want the recipe!! Make lots for a full meal or serve as a first course. from Mexican, healthy ways with a favourite cusine.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs large raw tiger shrimp, in their shells, thawed if frozen
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 limes, juice and zest of
1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
warm tortilla, to serve
lemon slice, for the finger bowls

Steps:

  • Rinse the prawns in a colander, remove their heads and leave them to drain.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and fry over a low heat for 2 to 3 minutes (Cook the prawns in a large frying pan or cast iron flamproof dish that can be taken directly to the table, so that they retain their heat until they are served).
  • Add the lime rind and juice.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
  • Add the prawns and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink.
  • Remove them from the heat, sprinkle with coriander and serve with the warm tortillas.
  • Give each guest a finger bowl filled with water and a slice of lemon, for cleaning their fingers after shelling the prawns, and provide lots of paper napkins!

THE BEST GARLIC SHRIMP IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD



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Yes, almost the same as my other recipe but 100% better! A little change went a long way. It is the best, I promise! I have NEVER in my life had better shrimp. My whole family was in heaven. OK, enough tooting my own horn!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Canadian

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

25 -30 large shrimp, raw and peeled (or jumbo)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic, fresh (see tip) or 3 tablespoons from a jars (see tip)
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
fresh ground sea salt, to taste (see tip)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large Ziplock freezer bag, mix everything except the butter and swish it around good to coat all of the shrimp. Or, mix everything in a large bowl and cover TIGHTLY with Saran wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat large heavy bottom pan with the butter in it on medium. Toss shrimp around for about 10 minutes until pink and lightly browned.
  • TIPS: Do not substitute with garlic powder OR dried parsley! Sea salt is stronger than table salt so use less than normal. Table salt can be substituted.
  • Serve with steak or pasta with a white sauce.
  • I KNOW THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO MY OTHER SHRIMP RECIPE, BUT I MADE IT THIS WAY TONIGHT AND IT WAS SO UNBELIEVABLE THAT I HAD TO POST IT! EVEN BETTER THAN MY OTHER SHRIMP RECIPE!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 182.5, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.1

GRILLED GIANT PRAWNS WITH LEMON AND BASIL



GRILLED GIANT PRAWNS WITH LEMON AND BASIL image

Categories     Citrus     Shellfish     Appetizer     Low Carb     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 jumbo green tiger prawns (4 to 6 per pound) in the shell, about 90 grams each
2 lemons
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp finely minced garlic
pinch sea salt
1 tbsp canola oil

Steps:

  • Wash prawns and pat dry. Using kitchen shears, snip down the centre back of each shell to the tail. Do not remove the shell. With a sharp knife, cut a deep slit lengthwise down the centre of the meat, but do not cut all the way through to the legs. Remove the vein. With a microplane or fine grater zest one of the lemons. Slice the other lemon into wedges and set aside for garnish. In a small bowl, toss the zest, basil, parsley and salt to combine. Add the garlic and canola oil, then crush mixture with a fork to release the flavours. Divide the herb mixture into four equal portions and press into the slits of the four prawns. Grill prawns over medium heat until the shells turn pink and the meat becomes opaque. Take care not to let the shells burn. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Select large prawns for best results. Larger prawns have a better texture and flavor than smaller ones.
  • Remove the prawn's digestive tract (the black vein) before cooking. This will help to remove any impurities and improve the taste of the prawns.
  • Marinate the prawns in a flavorful mixture before cooking. This will help to tenderize the prawns and add flavor.
  • Cook the prawns over high heat to prevent them from becoming tough. Prawns should be cooked quickly and evenly to retain their juiciness and flavor.
  • Serve the prawns immediately with a dipping sauce or other accompaniment. Prawns are best enjoyed when they are fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Large prawns are a delicious and versatile seafood option that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With their mild flavor and tender texture, prawns are a perfect addition to salads, pasta dishes, curries, and more. By following the tips in this article, you can ensure that your prawns are cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for some large prawns and get cooking!

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