Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 kg

raw shrimp

cleaned and deveined

200 g

butter

melted

10 unit

garlic cloves

finely chopped

45 g

parsley

chopped

1 tsp

peri-peri spice

or chilli powder

4 unit

lemons

juiced

400 g

feta cheese

crumbled

Step 1
~2 min

Clean the prawns and make a slit down the back to remove the vein.

Step 2
~2 min

Rinse the prawns thoroughly.

Step 3
~2 min

Drain the prawns well.

Step 4
~2 min

Place butter dots (approximately 80g) on the base of a large cast iron casserole dish.

Step 5
~2 min

Arrange a single layer of prawns in the dish and season with salt.

Step 6
~2 min

Scatter 1/3 of the chopped garlic and parsley over the prawns.

Step 7
~2 min

Sprinkle a little peri peri or chilli powder over the prawns.

Step 8
~2 min

Dot half of the remaining butter over the first layer.

Step 9
~2 min

Arrange a second layer of prawns on top.

Step 10
~2 min

Scatter with garlic, parsley, and peri peri/chili powder.

Step 11
~2 min

Repeat for a third layer, using the remaining ingredients.

Step 12
~2 min

Cover the casserole dish and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until the prawns turn bright and their flesh is white.

Step 13
~2 min

Add the lemon juice.

Step 14
~2 min

Crumble the feta cheese over the top.

Step 15
~2 min

Rock the dish from side to side to spread the sauce.

Step 16
~2 min

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.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped in advance, but best cooked fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek salad
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Common seafood dish in coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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