garlicky prawns (sallye)

Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

An excellent appetizer dish. It can also be used as a main dish with rice and grilled or broiled veggies.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For garlicky prawns (sallye)

  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • PRAWNS (SHRIMP)
  • 1-1/2 lb
    prawns or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    coarse sea or kosher salt

How To Make garlicky prawns (sallye)

  • 1
    Peel, devein and remove heads of prawns. Rinse and pat dry, set aside. Place garlic cloves and parsley in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. set aside Place salt in shallow bowl or large plate. Brush prawns with olive oil, roll in the salt to completely cover.
  • 2
    COOKING PRAWNS: Preheat oven broiler. Place salted prawns onto a rack which is setting in a shallow baking pan Place in oven 4" under heat and broil 2 minutes per side.
  • 3
    COOKING DIPPING SAUCE: While prawns are broiling, place chicken broth in saucepan and heat over medium high heat until just simmering. Add garlic, parsley and lemon juice, reduce heat and continue to simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer to serving bowl and place in middle of serving dish.
  • 4
    Arrange prawns on serving dish around bowl of dipping sauce. Serve immediately while warm.
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