Jumbo prawns with mojo salsa
A great recipe utilizing local ingredients for a colourful dish
Ingredients
- Long- grain white rice
- Long- grain black rice (squid ink)
- 25-30 fresh jumbo/king prawns in shell (try to stick to local)
For the mojo salsa:
- 2 red peppers
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Zest from half a lemon
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs coriander or parsley , chopped
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 70g butter
- Cajun seasoning to taste
Method
- Lightly sauté washed and sliced (or diced) peppers and onions, garlic and the remaining ingredients in large skillet. Remove from heat whilst still crisp.
- In the meantime, prepare the two rices separately in small saucepots according to directions on package.
- Add the prawns to skillet and coat completely, careful to keep them intact.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes add more water, sparingly, if needed – and a splash of cognac or brandy (optional) if you want to flambe the prawns.
- Plate the two different rices with the prawns and sauce ladelled into the centre. Dress with lime wedges and serve immediately.