Mean Chef's Baked Prawns with Feta

Transform your weeknight dinner with Mean Chef's Baked Prawns with Feta, a Mediterranean-inspired seafood dish that’s as bold as it is elegant. Succulent prawns are nestled in a rich tomato and white wine sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes. Topped with creamy, crumbled feta and baked to perfection, this one-pan recipe is a symphony of flavors that’s both comforting and sophisticated. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a zesty pop, making it ideal for serving with crusty bread or over a bed of rice. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between easy and gourmet, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 100 milliliters dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 150 grams feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring to prevent it from burning.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, white wine, oregano, and red chili flakes. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Arrange the prawns in a single layer on top of the sauce in the skillet.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the prawns and sauce.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through and the feta is slightly melted.

Step 10

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the prawns.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1322.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400.2

Total Fat 63.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1070.0mg	0%
Sodium 5014.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 148.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1245.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 3175.5mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 43.6%

Carbs: 14.6%