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Italian Prawn Broth

The kind of Italian plate you make on repeat. chilli and pecorino, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.5 from 3,296 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Italian Prawn Broth
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the chilli and pecorino elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the calabrian chilli and the rest of the chilli and pecorino flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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