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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪29gProtein
🌾4gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Dublin Bay Prawns

How to order / say it
Say it Nephrop Básce — [nef-rop bas-ka]
Order I'd like the Dublin Bay Prawns, please.
Locally Ba mhaith liom na Nephrop Básce, le do thoil.
Say locally

Sweet and succulent prawns from Dublin Bay.

Why try it?

Known locally as 'Dublin Bay Prawns', this dish showcases the freshness of Ireland's seafood, reflecting Dublin's coastal and maritime heritage.

How it tastes

The prawns offer a delicate sweetness with a slight saline bite, complemented by a buttery and slightly garlicky aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Dublin Bay Prawns were traditionally caught by local fishermen in the waters off Dublin Bay throughout the 19th century, gaining fame for their exceptional taste and contributing to Ireland's culinary identity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 400 g Dublin Bay prawns
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🍋 20 ml lemon juice
  • 🌿 5 g parsley
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and add minced garlic.
  2. 2 Add prawns, cooking until just pink.
  3. 3 Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then season with salt.
  4. 4 Serve promptly with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

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