Sauteed Head On Prawns With Two Ginger Beurre Noisette Food

PERFECT SAUTEED SHRIMP (REALLY!)

Steps:

• Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
• Spritz with juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.

SAUTEED HEAD-ON PRAWNS WITH TWO GINGER BEURRE NOISETTE

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, melt the butter on high heat until brown, about 8 to 12 minutes. Season the prawns with fleur de sel and ichimi and quickly saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shallots, both gingers, and juice. Check for seasoning. (Be careful not to burn your tongue!)
• Plate the prawns on a large oval and garnish with chives.
• Wine suggestion: Renwood Viognier 1995

GINGER PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat a wok to very hot and add the vegetable oil.
• Blend water and cornflour.
• Add the prawns, garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry until the prawns change colour.
• Remove with slotted spoon and set to one side.
• Add the stock and bring to the boil, add the soy sauce and the blended cornflour/water mix, stir until thickens.
• Add the spring onions and the prawns and heat through.
• Fold through the herbs and serve with steamed rice.

SPICE SAUTEED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Peeel prawns removing head, shell and vein, but leaving the tails on. Thread them onto kebab sticks.
• Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a pa and gently fry garlic, ginger, chilli, and spring onions to soften. Add prawn kebabs and toss around to cook and turn pink.
• Transfer to a serving dish with the chopped vegetables. Add extra virgin olive oil to the pan and stir to catch all the flavours left in the pan. Pour over prawns and finish sprinkling with a little sea salt.