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Prawn Plate in piquillo pepper

A rustic take on Prawn Plate, built on piquillo pepper and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 30 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.6 from 3,496 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Prawn Plate in piquillo pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the piquillo pepper 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. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the saffron and the rest of the piquillo pepper 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.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped rosemary and serve while hot.

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

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