Starters
Spanish
SpanishGarlic Prawns
Sizzling garlic prawns from frozen-and-fast to Spanish-style gambas al ajillo. The ultimate uses raw shell-on tiger prawns, sherry and a homemade prawn oil.
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Frozen cooked prawns flashed in garlic butter.
Per serving£1.75
Total cost£3.50
Time16 min
Ingredients for 2
- 200 g frozen cooked prawns , defrosted
- 2 cloves garlic , crushed
- 30 g butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 lemon , to squeeze
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Pat the defrosted prawns dry with kitchen paper.
- Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Tip in the prawns and toss for 2 minutes until hot through.
- Stir in the parsley, squeeze over the lemon, season and serve with bread.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Frozen cooked prawns flashed in garlic butter.
Better
Raw king prawns in olive oil with chilli and fresh parsley.
Ultimate
Shell-on tiger prawns in gambas al ajillo style with prawn-shell oil, sherry and smoked paprika.
