Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Garlic-Lemon Baked Prawns with Breadcrumbs
蒜香檸檬麵包糠焗蝦
Recipe overview
Garlic-Lemon Baked Prawns with Breadcrumbs is a practical Western home dish for a Hong Kong household, with a clear sequence for reliable results.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 600 g prawn
Coating
- 80 g breadcrumbs
- 3 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp parsley
Seasoning
- 1 piece lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 20 g unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- zester
- baking dish
- oven
- oven mitts
- measuring spoons
- timer
- serving plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 210°C.
Step 2
Prepare ingredients
Rinse and prepare prawn, remove inedible parts, pat dry with kitchen paper and keep separate to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 3
Cut ingredients
Cut garlic, parsley into even, bite-size pieces on a stable board and keep each item separate.
Step 4
Mix
Combine breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, olive oil, unsalted butter in a bowl until evenly distributed with no clumps.
Step 5
Season
Season the prawns with salt and black pepper, squeeze over the juice of half the lemon and mix evenly; reserve the remaining half lemon.
Step 6
Arrange ingredients
Arrange prawn in an even single layer with space for heat to circulate.
Step 7
Add ingredients
Add breadcrumbs and spread evenly so the ingredients remain in the correct state for this step.
Step 8
Bake
Place prawn, breadcrumbs in the centre of the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes and check promptly at the stated time.
Step 9
Check doneness
Check the centre doneness, colour and texture of prawn; continue cooking if it has not reached a safe state.
Step 10
Rest
Remove prawn from heat and rest for 2 minutes so heat and juices settle.
Step 11
Finish seasoning
Cut the remaining half lemon into 4 small wedges, scatter the parsley over the cooked prawns and place the wedges at the sides of the baking dish for squeezing at the table.
Step 12
Serve
Divide prawn, breadcrumbs into four portions and serve at its best eating temperature.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip draining or drying, or the finished dish may become watery.
- Check doneness at the stated time and avoid overcooking seafood.
Tips
Measure every ingredient before heating for a smoother workflow.
On the first attempt, taste with the employer and note the family preference.
