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Baked Prawns with Lemon and Feta

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful dish of baked prawns topped with zesty lemon, tangy feta, and aromatic oregano. A perfect balance of flavors for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 10 large raw, peeled prawns, tail on
  • 2 medium vine tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • zest and juice 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Sicilian
  • sea salt and ground pepper
  • 125 grams firm feta cheese, broken into large pieces

To Serve:

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the prawns: In a baking dish, combine prawns, tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, chilli flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Add feta: Scatter feta pieces over the prawn mixture.
  4. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until prawns are cooked through and feta is golden.
  5. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of chilli flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg