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Salt-Roasted Prawns with Scampi Dip

This elegant seafood starter features large, juicy prawns roasted on a bed of rock salt to lock in moisture and natural sweetness. Salt-roasting is a classic technique that ensures the prawns cook evenly throughout while developing a vibrant pink colour, making for a striking centrepiece when served straight from the roasting tin. It is a deceptively simple yet sophisticated way to enjoy fresh shellfish.

The dish is paired with a luxurious scampi-style dip, a refined garlic butter sauce brightened with dry white wine and fresh lemon juice. This dairy-free alternative can easily be adapted with plant-based butter for those following a strict vegan diet, or enjoyed as a festive treat for seafood lovers. Serve alongside some crusty sourdough for mopping up every drop of the savoury, citrus-flecked sauce.

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Ingredients for Salt-Roasted Prawns with Scampi Dip

  • 450g box rock salt

  • 16 uncooked unpeeled large prawns

  • 80ml dry white wine

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 110g (1 stick) butter, chilled, diced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

How to make Salt-Roasted Prawns with Scampi Dip

Spread salt in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Arrange prawns in single layer atop salt.

Preheat oven to 260°C. Boil wine, lemon juice, and garlic in saucepan over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon , about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add a few pieces of butter; whisk until creamy. Return pan to low heat. Add a few more pieces of butter; whisk until smooth (do not let mixture boil). Continue whisking in butter, a few pieces at a time. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper. Let stand while prawns cook.

Roast prawns on salt until just opaque in centre and shells are pink, 6 to 7 minutes.

Transfer sauce to bowl; nestle in salt.

Haftungsausschluss

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 Jan 2026 | Ursprünglich veröffentlicht

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