Peppered Prawn With Leek Food

QUICK, SPICY LEEK AND SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Trim the ends and dark green tops from the leeks and discard. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Immerse them in a bowl of cold water, swish to remove any grit and lift them out into a colander. Clean the bowl, change the water and repeat until the water remains clear. You should have 6 cups leeks. Once they are all in the colander, toss them a bit with your fingers to separate the leaves.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add half the leeks and a generous pinch each salt and pepper. Spread the leeks into a single layer and cook, without stirring, until slightly charred, about 1 minute. Stir in a small pinch pepper flakes and continue cooking, without stirring, 1 minute. Toss and stir until the leeks just start to wilt, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of the oil, the remaining leeks, a generous pinch each salt and pepper and another small pinch pepper flakes, adding the leeks to the bowl when done.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet (let it get really hot). Add the shrimp, garlic and another pinch pepper flakes (or to taste). Season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing, until the shrimp just starts to turn pink in spots, less than 1 minute. Add the leeks and toss to combine; the shrimp should now be pink. Serve immediately over rice if using.

PEPPERED PRAWN WITH LEEK

Steps:

• Cut leek in half and cut into 3 cm pieces.
• Add leek to a pan of boiling water and boil until just tender, drain Shell prawns leaving tails intact.
• cut along the centre back of prawns and remove vein, flatten prawns slightly Heat oil in wok, add prawns and garlic stir fry for 2 mins.
• Add sauce, sugar and peppercorns, stir fry until prawns are tender.
• Serve the prawns over leek, pour over the liquid and sprinkle with coriander.
• Serve with chili relish on the side.

STIR-FRY PRAWNS WITH PEPPERS & SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a wok until you can feel a good heat rising. Add 2 tbsp oil and, a few secs later, the garlic slices. Stir-fry until they start to turn golden, then using a slotted spoon, spoon onto kitchen paper to drain.
• Toss in the pepper and stir-fry for 1 min or so until softened, then scoop out and set aside. Add the remaining tbsp oil. Heat, then toss in the prawns and stir-fry for another 2-3 mins until cooked and beginning to brown. Add the soy or fish sauce.
• Throw in the spinach and stir-fry until it begins to wilt. Return the peppers and crisp garlic to the wok, then serve immediately.

LEEKY LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, add shrimp, 2 TBS olive oil, lemon peel, garlic, and crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 2 TBS olive oil over medium high heat. Add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes.
• Push the leeks to the side of the pan and add the shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the drained pasta and parsley to the skillet and toss all together.

LEEKS WITH GINGER AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Put half the oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to high. When a bit of smoke appears, add the leeks, all at once. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then cook, stirring only occasionally, for about 10 minutes. When the leeks dry out and begin to brown, remove them from the pan and set aside.
• With the heat still on high, add the remaining oil to the pan, immediately followed by the shrimp. Sprinkle with the ginger. Cook for about a minute, then stir. Cook, stirring every minute or so, until the shrimp are almost all pink, about 5 minutes. Add the leeks, along with some salt and pepper. When the shrimp are done (no traces of gray will remain), stir in the liquid if desired, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.