For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the prawns immediately after baking. Feel free to experiment with different herbs in the breadcrumb mixture, such as rosemary or marjoram. These prawns are best served immediately. If you need to prepare them ahead, you can butterfly the shrimp and make the breadcrumb mixture in advance, storing them separately until ready to bake.
Prawns Provençale
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS63
Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of Provence with these delectable prawns. Butterflied and blanketed in a fragrant, herbed breadcrumb crust, they bake to golden perfection, offering a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate11 g
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Cholesterol177 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium476 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. (5 minutes)
02
StepButterfly the shrimp: Carefully remove shells and legs from shrimp, leaving tails attached. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a slit lengthwise down the belly side of each shrimp, almost to the skin on the back. Open the shrimp like a book. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. (20-30 minutes)
03
StepPrepare the herb-garlic paste: Place the garlic, oregano, thyme, and a large pinch of kosher salt in a mortar. Pound and stir with a pestle for a few seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of parsley and continue to pound and stir until it forms a paste, about 1-2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and stir until the oil is infused with the herbs and garlic, about 1 minute. (5 minutes)
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StepMake the breadcrumb mixture: In a bowl, place the bread crumbs and stir in the herb-garlic infused oil. Add the cheese, remaining parsley, black pepper, 1 pinch of kosher salt, and 1 pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix with a fork until evenly combined. Pinch off a bit of the bread crumb mixture; if it feels dry and doesn't stick to your finger, drizzle in a bit more olive oil until the mixture reaches the desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes. (5 minutes)
05
StepTop the shrimp: Lightly but thoroughly top the cut-sides of the butterflied shrimp with the bread crumb mixture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)
06
StepBake: Bake in the preheated oven until the shrimp are cooked through and the tails curl up, about 8-10 minutes. (8-10 minutes)
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Jaeden Bosco
May 10, 2025The herb-garlic oil is the secret! It infuses the shrimp with so much flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elvera Abbott
Apr 10, 2025I added a little lemon zest to the breadcrumb mixture and it brightened up the flavors even more.
Brent Keebler
Dec 29, 2024This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to elevate simple shrimp into something special.
Halle Bogisich
Oct 10, 2024I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It was surprisingly easy to make and looked impressive.
Kaleigh Kemmer
Oct 6, 2024Absolutely delicious! The breadcrumb topping was perfectly crispy and the shrimp were so flavorful.