There’s nothing more tasty and rewarding to make than succulent fresh prawns. They allow you to capture a taste of the sea and turn a simple meal into a masterpiece in just a few minutes.
Servings 4
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
1kglarge prawnscleaned and shelled
150gchorizosliced or diced
2clovesgarlicthinly sliced
1small red chillichopped with seeds removed (or 1 teaspoon chilli flakes)
Add the chorizo and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy
Remove from the pan and set aside
Discard most of the oil left in the pan
Add the vegetable oil and reduce the heat to medium-low
Cook the garlic until just beginning to colour (do not cook longer as it will become bitter)
Increase the heat to high and add the prawns and chilli
Toss for a minute or two then add the lemon juice and chorizo
Toss for another few minutes or until the prawns are pink and opaque
Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest
Serve with lemon quarters and crusty bread for a starter or with pasta or couscous for a main
Notes
If you're using fresh prawns, always make sure that you clean them properly. If you're a bit squeamish - or just for sheer convenience - you could buy them cleaned and shelled. Fresh prawns should smell like a hint of the sea - never fishy. Frozen prawns can be every bit as tasty as fresh prawns and, in some instances, they can even be fresher. The larger fishing vessels catch and freeze them right away onboard.