Follow these steps for perfect results
raw shrimp
cleaned and deveined
butter
melted
garlic cloves
finely chopped
parsley
chopped
peri-peri spice
or chilli powder
lemons
juiced
feta cheese
crumbled
Clean the prawns and make a slit down the back to remove the vein.
Rinse the prawns thoroughly.
Drain the prawns well.
Place butter dots (approximately 80g) on the base of a large cast iron casserole dish.
Arrange a single layer of prawns in the dish and season with salt.
Scatter 1/3 of the chopped garlic and parsley over the prawns.
Sprinkle a little peri peri or chilli powder over the prawns.
Dot half of the remaining butter over the first layer.
Arrange a second layer of prawns on top.
Scatter with garlic, parsley, and peri peri/chili powder.
Repeat for a third layer, using the remaining ingredients.
Cover the casserole dish and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until the prawns turn bright and their flesh is white.
Add the lemon juice.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top.
Rock the dish from side to side to spread the sauce.
Cover the casserole dish again and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the feta has melted, shaking the pan to mix the juices.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Adjust the amount of peri-peri to your spice preference.
Use fresh parsley for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be prepped in advance, but best cooked fresh.
Serve in the casserole dish or arrange prawns on a platter with a drizzle of sauce and feta crumbles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Complements the lemon and seafood
Discover the story behind this recipe
Common seafood dish in coastal regions.
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