Delight in juicy king prawns paired with a rich lemon butter sauce.
Lemon Butter King Prawns
Delight in juicy king prawns paired with a rich lemon butter sauce.
Equipment
- Plastic Closeable Bag
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
King Prawns:
- 1 ½ pounds king prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- Sea salt to taste
- Ground white pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 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 & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling to enhance the citrusy flavors of the sauce.
Nutrition values
Calories: 302 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2 g | Protein: 32.2 g | Fat: 17.2 g | Sugar: 0.2 g