Impress your guests by serving giant prawns instead of shrimp.
Despite their similarities, cooking with prawns is not exactly the same as cooking with shrimp. Prawns are typically much larger than shrimp and have longer legs and more claws. Although shrimp is more widely available in the United States, prawns are a popular delicacy around the world. King prawns are the largest type of prawns available and make an impressive statement as a dish. Like shrimp, king prawns can be prepared in a variety of ways, including grilling, sauteing and baking.
Instructions
Grilled King Prawns
1. Chop off the heads of the prawns, then cut the prawns in half.
2. Toss the prawns in a bowl with about 6 tbsp. olive oil, half a bunch each of fresh chopped parsley and oregano, one clove of chopped garlic, the zest of half of a lemon, and salt and pepper to taste. Allow the prawns to marinate in the mixture for 30 minutes.
3. Toss the prawns with 3 tbsp. of sherry wine, 1 tbsp. of soy sauce, and salt, to taste. Allow the prawns to sit in the mixture for 10 minutes.
4. Prepare the grill at high heat and place a grill pan on top of the grate.
5. Place the prawns on the grill with the shell side up and grill for one minute, then turn over and grill the other side for another minute.
6. Remove from the grill and serve hot, with a squeeze of lemon juice.
King Prawns in White Wine Sauce
7. Remove the shells of the prawns, but keep the heads on, then toss the prawns lightly in flour.
8. Melt one stick of butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and add the prawns.
9. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for one minute per side.
10. Remove the pan from burner, pour in a glass of brandy, and carefully light the liquid with a long barbecue lighter or fireplace match. Wait for the flame to disappear.
11. Return the pan to the burner, pour in one glass of white wine and cook for one more minute before serving with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of parsley.
Baked Prawns
12. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
13. Combine about 12 peeled prawns with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 cloves of sliced garlic, 2 tbsp. of dry sherry, a small handful of chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of chili flakes in a bowl, mixing all the ingredients thoroughly.
14. Place the mixture into a small baking dish and place in the oven.
15. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are sizzling in the , about 8 to 12 minutes.
16. Serve with hot garlic bread.
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