Lemon Garlic Butter Prawns and Asparagus

METHOD

Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken or vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavours to meld. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and then remove the saucepan from heat. Set the sauce aside.

Cook the Asparagus:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Place the trimmed asparagus spears on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus to ensure even coating, then spread them out in a single layer.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.

Cook the Prawns:

Step 1

While the asparagus is roasting, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add a little more olive oil to the pan if needed.

Step 2

Season the prawns with salt and pepper. Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the pan from heat.

Serve:

Step 1

Pour the prepared lemon garlic butter sauce over the prawns and asparagus.

Step 2

Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired. Serve your Lemon Garlic Butter prawns and Asparagus immediately, preferably with some crusty bread or over a bed of cooked pasta or rice.