Quantcast
Channel: Reviews, Comps & Sponsored Posts – The Recipe Shed
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 25

Lurpak Food Adventures: Potted King Prawns with Pink Peppercorns and Tarragon

0
0

IMG_8583

Here is my second endeavour for the new Lurpak Cook’s Range Food Adventures challenge: a meatier version of potted shrimps: chunky King Prawns potted in fragrant spicy Lurpak Clarified Butter.

Why use clarified butter? Well, butter contains impurities that burn easily, and turn bitter at high temperatures. Clarifiying butter involves skimming off these impurities so that you’re left with fat that you can take to much higher temperatures.

I’ve zassed this up with grated nutmeg, chopped fresh tarragon and crushed pink peppercorns – the fruit of the Brazilian pepper tree. They have less astringency than black peppercorns and a fruity, floral aspect which means they’re used more in the manner of whole spices rather than as a seasoning.

This serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a starter.

Ingredients:

150g Lurpak Cook’s Range Clarified Butter
1 tsp ground mace or nutmeg
1 tbsp finely chopped tarragon
250g King Prawns, peeled and vein removed
1/2  tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1 tbsp whole pink peppercorns, crushed
Juice of ½ lemon
4 thick slices wholemeal bread
Rocket leaves and lemon wedges, to serve

IMG_8539

 

1. Add a teaspoon of clarified butter to a small saucepan and cook the prawns until pink and cooked through, approx. 3-4 mins.

IMG_8527

 

IMG_8529

 

2. Using two forks or a knife, shred or chop the prawn meat.

IMG_8542

 

3. In a large non-metallic bowl, mix the chopped prawns, peppercorns, salt, nutmeg and lemon juice.

IMG_8541

 

IMG_8547

 

4. Gently heat 200g clarified butter in a pan until liquid then pour around two-thirds onto the spiced prawns mixture. Stir to mix.

IMG_8550

 

5. Divide the mixture between two ramekins (or four if you prefer smaller portions), then divide the chopped tarragon leaves between the ramekins.

IMG_8555

 

IMG_8564

6. Add the rest of the clarified butter and ensure prawns are completely covered.

IMG_8568

 

7. Put in the fridge to set. You can leave them for a couple of days as the set butter acts as a seal.

8. When you’re ready to serve, bake or toast a couple of thick slices of bread.

9. Serve the prawns on top with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh rocket leaves.

IMG_8594

 

• There are four new products in the Lurpak Cook’s Range:

Baking (‘Blended with a softer texture that’s ready to go straight from the fridge, it fols easily into cake mixtures for a light, fluffy golden finish);

Cooking Liquid (‘Cleverly blended for a delicious taste and golden finish, it’s great for pan-frying meat, fish and vegetables for a midweek family feast);

Cooking Mist (‘Offering effortless, even coverage with a minimum of fuss, you can make Sunday’s roast chicken the highlight of the week);

Clarified Butter (‘Packed with rich, intense taste, new Lurpak Clarified Butter allows you to turn up the heat when you’re cooking – perfect for searing and locking in flavours’.)

PicMonkey Collage1.jpg

• Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post.

Click here for King Scallops with Ginger, Garlic and Chillies

The post Lurpak Food Adventures: Potted King Prawns with Pink Peppercorns and Tarragon appeared first on The Recipe Shed.


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 25

Latest Images

Trending Articles





Latest Images