THE SIGNATURE SAFFRON-REEF SILK

(Our Play on the Ultimate Portuguese Prawn Stew)

THE SIGNATURE SAFFRON-REEF SILK

Ingredients: 500g King prawns, 2 Shallots (pureed), 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 Bell pepper (pureed), 1 tsp Saffron, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Black pepper, 200ml Coconut milk, 100ml White wine, 50g Butter...

Ingredients

  • 500g King prawns
  • 2 Shallots (pureed)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Bell pepper (pureed)
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 200ml Coconut milk
  • 100ml White wine
  • 50g Butter

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry shallot and pepper puree in butter until the moisture evaporates and it turns into a sweet golden jam.
  2. The Bloom Add spices with a 40ml splash of wine; the heat will release the golden oils.
  3. The Silk Merge Pour in coconut milk; simmer for 5 minutes until it reduces to a thick, vibrant yellow silk.
  4. The Marriage Add prawns; poach for 3 minutes until pink and lacquered.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive amount of raw fresh coriander and lemon zest.

Cuisine: Portuguese

Discover more recipes on The Spice Routes — save to favorites, build shopping lists, and upload your own photos.

Spice Routes

Unlock Your Pantry

Match what’s in your kitchen against 1,700+ authentic recipes. Select your core ingredients and spice rack. We only unlock recipes with a 70% match or higher so you can actually finish the meal.

Smart Vegetarian & Non-Spicy Filters
Over 1,700 Authentic Recipes
8 World Cuisines Included

Inspiration Mode — search by a single ingredient

All Recipes

Step 1: Choose Your Core

What protein or main ingredient are you building your dish around? Select as many as you'd like.

Step 2: Choose Your Cuisine

Which style of cooking are you craving today?

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
All Cuisines

Step 3: Add Flavors

Select your favorite ingredients to see matching recipes.

Veggies

Fruits

Spices

Sauces & Bases

Step 4: Time & Heat

How much time do you have to cook today? And how do you feel about spicy food?

Quick & Easy
20 - 45 mins
Effort & Taste
45 mins - 2 hours
Long Haul
2 hours+

Your Curated Recipes

My Account

My Global Shopping List

Guide My Shopping

Select a cuisine, and we'll deal you 5 random recipes so you know exactly what to buy.

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
Surprise Me