In less than 30 minutes, you can prepare this baked prawn foil pack dinner. Garlic and herbs are used to perfection when seasoning prawns. The simplest method for baking prawns in the oven!
Broccoli foil packs and a recipe for baked prawns These simple foil packages of baked prawns are a delicious and nutritious low-carb, paleo, gluten-free and keto meal option. Oven-baked prawns is the most flavorful and requires no preparation. In addition to being tasty and a lean protein, prawns cook quickly. You know you’ve got a winner for supper when you bake shrimp and broccoli in a foil packet covered in a decadent lemon garlic butter sauce! Shrimp baked using this way are juicy and nicely seasoned with garlic, lemon and spices. It’s a really simple recipe. Make this delicious baked prawn recipe in less than half an hour. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE BAKED SHRIMP FOIL PACKS WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
One pound (450 grammes) medium raw prawns (tail-on or tail-off, peeled and deveined)
Two tablespoons of chopped butter (or olive oil, ghee, or both)
one tablespoon of finely chopped garlic
One tsp of Italian spice
1/4 tspn powdered onion
Two tablespoons, divided, of vegetable or chicken stock
To taste, add salt and pepper.
One-fourth teaspoon smoky paprika
Optional: red chilli pepper flakes
half a lemon’s juice
One big broccoli head that has been broken into florets
Chopped parsley fresh for garnish
HOW TO BAKE SHRIMP IN FOIL PACKETS
This recipe for oven-baked prawns is really simple to prepare. Just folding the foil packages is the most difficult task! To make this roasted prawns and broccoli, follow these tips:
Use larger shrimp: Since 16–20 shrimp are meatier and more juicy, we use them. Keep in mind that the size of your prawns will affect how long they cook.
If you prefer your broccoli especially soft, blanch the florets for three minutes in boiling, salted water, and then rinse them in freezing water to preserve their colour. After that, toss the shrimp-filled foil packs.
To allow for proper heat distribution, do not seal the packs tightly around the prawns and broccoli.
When the baking time is almost up, feel free to crisp up the prawns and vegetables under the grill. Carefully open the foil packages, then place them under the grill for a minute or two.
FRESH OR FROZEN SHRIMP FOR BAKING?
Purchase frozen or fresh prawns, the choice is yours. Frozen prawns is a great option because it retains nutrition. The majority of the time, “fresh prawns” that are sold in stores are actually frozen and then thawed. Keep in mind that prawns that are caught in the wild generally taste better. To reduce prep time, purchase prawns that have already been washed, deveined, and shelled. Shrimp with or without tails can be used.
BAKED SHRIMP SEASONING
Simple herbs and spices are used in this recipe for oven-baked prawns. These prawns are made much better by the addition of garlic, butter, lemon and spices. We added the following to our salt and pepper mix:
Unsalted butter is preferable since it allows you to more precisely adjust the seasoning for the prawns.
Garlic: For that amazing flavour, use a tonne of fresh garlic!
Italian seasoning: The combination of basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano gives the baked prawns a rich flavour.
Powdered onion: To go well with garlic.
The smoky flavour of smoked paprika balances out the blandness of broccoli.
Fresh lemon juice: For that zesty, reviving flavour.
For that perfect spicy sensation, try red chilli pepper flakes. But it’s entirely optional.
Fresh parsley: After the cooked prawns are taken out of the oven, parsley gives them a more youthful flavour.
This recipe for healthy baked prawns can be customised by adding five spices, cumin, fennel seeds or curry powder.
HOW TO SERVE BAKED SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI
Even though this dish for baked prawns and broccoli is filling enough to eat on its own, you are welcome to serve it with some extra vegetables or grains! The following suggestions are provided:
One of the greatest options for those following a low-carb diet is rice or quinoa!
Sautéed vegetables: bell peppers and zucchini
Rice made from cauliflower: simmer or sauté on the side. Since cauliflower releases a lot of water, you don’t want the flavour of the baked prawns and broccoli to be overpowered by it.
DIRECTIONS
- To assemble these foil packs of baked prawns: Set the oven temperature to 425ºF (220ºC). Cut two heavy-duty aluminium foil sheets measuring 14 by 12 inches (35 by 30 cm), and place each piece individually on the countertop. Mix the smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (plus powdered stock, if using; see notes) in a small bowl to make the spice mixture.
- Place the prawns on a shallow platter and coat them completely with the spice mixture.
- Arrange the broccoli florets on one side of the shrimp and divide the shrimp into the centre of the aluminium foil.
- Add the garlic to the broccoli and prawns. Next, add the lemon juice, crushed red chilli pepper flakes (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Evenly distribute the butter pieces into the shrimp foil packets, arranging them on top of the shrimp and broccoli.
- Fill each foil packet with a tablespoon of vegetable stock, then wrap the packets, crimp the edges, and wrap the ends. Avoid wrapping too tightly; allow some room inside for heat to escape.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake the shrimp foil packets for 15 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through, with the sealed side facing up in the oven.
- Gently remove the foil packets containing the cooked prawns and broccoli, and then top with a wedge of lemon and some fresh parsley. Have fun!
BAKED SHRIMP TIPS
Instead of using aluminium foil to form the packets, you can use parchment paper, or you can line foil packets with parchment paper to provide a tight wrap.
Use half a teaspoon of powdered stock in the spice mixture and one tablespoon of water in each foil package if you don’t have any vegetable or chicken stock on hand.
A generous drop of olive oil can work wonders in place of butter.
WHAT TO DO WITH BAKED SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI LEFTOVERS?
The leftover baked prawns can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two days. Make soups, salads or meal prep lunchboxes with leftover prawns!
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