Poached Prawns

Dive into the art of simplicity and flavor with this elegant Poached Prawns recipe, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a quick yet impressive dish. Tender prawns are gently simmered in a fragrant broth infused with lemon slices, smashed garlic, aromatic bay leaves, black peppercorns, and a sprig of fresh herbs for that extra touch of sophistication. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a short 5-minute cook time, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or upscale entertaining. Once cooked, the prawns are chilled to preserve their delicate texture, making them a stunning addition to salads, wraps, or served as a classic appetizer with cocktail sauce or garlic aioli. Fresh, light, and bursting with flavor, these poached prawns promise to elevate your seafood repertoire seamlessly.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on or off as desired)
• 1 liter Water
• 1 whole Lemon (sliced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (smashed)
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 sprig Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley or dill)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the prawns by peeling and deveining them if not already done. Rinse them under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, lemon slices, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, black peppercorns, salt, and fresh herb sprig (if using).

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the aromatics to infuse the water for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low to maintain a very gentle simmer (do not boil, as it may overcook the prawns).

Step 5

Carefully add the prawns to the poaching liquid and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Stir gently to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Using a slotted spoon, remove the prawns from the poaching liquid and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Step 7

Once cooled, drain the prawns and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 8

Serve immediately as desired, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. These poached prawns pair beautifully with cocktail sauce, garlic aioli, or in refreshing salads and wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1603.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	535.7

Total Fat 1.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 7669.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 121.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.1mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1484.2mg	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: 3.1%

Protein: 88.3%

Carbs: 8.6%