PRAWNS WITH MINTED PEAS AND RICE

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This is a risotto-like recipe that's easy to follow. The secret to a great taste, in my opinion, is in the quality of the prawns you use and the freshness of the mint.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

200 g tiger shrimp, fresh or frozen
250 g basmati rice
250 g leeks, whites
1 bunch mint
25 g butter, plus an extra knob
salt and pepper
250 g frozen peas
1/2 chicken stock cube, dissolved in
1 cup water
1 dash lemon
1 dash Tabasco sauce or 1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • If using frozen prawns, start by letting them sit in a bowl of warm water.
  • Cook rice according to packet instructions.
  • While the rice cooks, shell and de-vein the prawns (if necessary).
  • Split the leek lengthways, and then slice thinly.
  • Tip the leeks into a colander, wash and shake dry.
  • Pick the mint leaves off the stalks and finely shred, making about two tablespoonfuls.
  • When the rice is nearly ready, melt 25g butter in a large frying pan and stir in the leeks and half the mint.
  • Add the peas and chicken stock.
  • Cook briskly for two or three minutes, until the peas are cooked but before all the stock has evaporated.
  • Add the prawns and cook for two to three minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
  • Stir in the rest of the mint.
  • Adjust flavour to taste with salt, pepper, lemon juice and tabasco sauce, adding the knob of butter or a touch more water if it seems dry.
  • Place the rice in a dish, put the prawn mixture on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 119.2, Sodium 456.4, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 25.9

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