Garlic Prawns


Tasty garlic prawns served with toasted sourdough bread and fresh lemon wedges.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
  • 20g butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1kg raw banana prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated, juiced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 4 slices Stone Baked White Sourdough Vienna, toasted

METHOD
  1. Heat oil and butter in a large heavy frying pan over medium heat. When butter has melted, add shallot, chilli flakes, if using, and fennel seeds. Cook, stirring often, for 2 mins or until shallot softens.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in the prawns, garlic and paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3-4 mins or until prawns are cooked through. 
  3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and parsley. Check seasoning and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if necessary.
  4. Spoon prawns and sauce onto serving plates and serve with bread.
Recipe: by Curtis Stone: http://www.taste.com.au