King Prawns with Lemon Butter Sauce, featuring golden, tender prawns drizzled with a zesty butter sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, presented in a rustic Mediterranean-inspired setting.

Lemon Butter King Prawns

Delight in juicy king prawns paired with a rich lemon butter sauce.
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

King Prawns:

  • 1 ½ pounds king prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Ground white pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the king prawns, garlic, Pecorino Romano, sea salt, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard seeds, and olive oil in a plastic closeable bag.
  • Seal the bag and shake to coat the prawns thoroughly.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  • Lightly grease the Air Fryer basket and transfer the coated king prawns into it.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • Cook in batches if necessary.
  • While the prawns are cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to the melted butter.
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly heated.
  • Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the warm king prawns before serving.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy this elegant dish.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling to enhance the citrusy flavors of the sauce.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 302 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2 g | Protein: 32.2 g | Fat: 17.2 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0.2 g | Salt: 1000 mg
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Cuisine Mediterranean
Diets High-Protein / Low Carb / Pescatarian