THE ZESTY REEF-SCORCH

(Our Play on Lemon Garlic Prawns)

THE ZESTY REEF-SCORCH

Ingredients: 400g King prawns (cleaned), 6 cloves Garlic (finely diced), 50g Butter, 1 tsp Black pepper, 0.5 tsp Chili flakes, Fresh Parsley, 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 400g King prawns (cleaned)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (finely diced)
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Chili flakes
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Heat a heavy pan until shimmering; fry prawns for 2 minutes until pink and charred.
  2. The Architect Push prawns aside; melt butter and fry garlic until deep golden and nutty.
  3. The Bloom Add pepper and chili with a tiny 15ml splash of water to emulsify the butter into a silk.
  4. The Marriage Toss the prawns through the garlic silk; add lemon juice.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with fresh parsley and lemon zest for a sharp aromatic hit.

Cuisine: Italian

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