Garlic Prawns with Squashed Tomatoes

Brighten up your weeknight meals with this irresistible Garlic Prawns with Squashed Tomatoes recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that's bursting with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring juicy, succulent prawns infused with golden garlic and a hint of red chili, this dish is elevated by a rustic, chunky tomato sauce made from softened cherry tomatoes gently squashed in olive oil. Fresh parsley, aromatic basil, and a zesty splash of lemon juice tie it all together, creating a vibrant, healthy meal that's as easy as it is impressive. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich sauce, making it perfect for casual dinners or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with protein, natural sweetness from the tomatoes, and bold flavors, this recipe is your go-to for simple yet elegant dining at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 4 pieces garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, torn
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

2. Add the sliced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the prawns. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the prawns turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

Step 5

5. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently squash the tomatoes, creating a chunky sauce. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt, if necessary.

Step 6

6. Return the cooked prawns to the skillet, toss them in the tomato sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 7

7. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped parsley, torn basil leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Step 8

8. Serve the garlic prawns and squashed tomatoes warm with crusty bread on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1231.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1975.5

Total Fat 56.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 3865.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 158.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 565.9mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2414.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.5%

Protein: 31.7%

Carbs: 42.7%