WARM LEMON, LIME AND LOVAGE PRAWNS WITH PINEAU DES CHARENTES

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A delectable starter or luncheon dish that I devised for the Auberge. King prawns, in their shells or with the tails still intact - pan fried in a warm dressing of lemon, lime and lovage with Pineau des Charentes and crème fraiche! Convinced? Here is the recipe! Serve with Mesclun or mixed salad leaves of your choice and lots of crusty bread for mopping up those juices! In the event you cannot get hold of Pineau des Charentes, use Port of Fino Sherry instead.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 king prawns, shell on or 24 king prawns, tails on
25 ml white pineau
4 tablespoons fresh lovage, leaves finely chopped or 4 tablespoons celery tops
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or 3 tablespoons double cream
1/2 lime, juice and zest of, finely grated
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
1 teaspoon caster sugar or 1 teaspoon fine sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
50 ml white pineau
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt
pepper
mesclun or mixed salad green, of your choice
extra lovage (to garnish)
extra limes (to garnish) or lemon (to garnish)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing:.
  • Put all the dressing ingredients together in a jam jar or a lidded salad dressing container and shake them well until the dressing has emulsified and has thickened.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Put to one side whilst you cook the prawns and assemble the salad.
  • In a large roomy frying pan and over a medium heat - cook the prawns in the white Pineau, moving them around all the time until they are pink and cooked - about 3-6 minutes depending on the size of the prawns.
  • On a large plate, arrange the salad leaves and just before serving the prawns, add the dressing to the pan with the prawns, stirring around well to give them all a good coating.
  • Arrange the prawns on the plate next to the salad leaves, drizzling the warm dressing over the prawns and the salad leaves.
  • Scatter finely chopped lovage leaves over the top and garnish with a wedge of lime or lemon, or both!
  • Serve 6 prawns per person for a starter and between 8 and 12 per person for a light luncheon dish, with crusty bread and butter.
  • N.B. Make sure you have finger bowls and wipes available, or just lick your fingers!
  • Sublime!

Carole Davis
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This is a great recipe! The prawns are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


bakhtyar aman
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This dish is a hit! The prawns are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


agbovon Koffi
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I love this recipe! The prawns are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Folashade Adebimpe
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This dish is amazing! The prawns are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ebel Apumarode
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


26 JEFREE
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


AHMED OPALO
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the prawns are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Angie Everett
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The prawns are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Atlas Artiere
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This is a great recipe! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Josie Ortiz
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My guests raved about the flavors and how well the prawns were cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Booris Bokonja
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These prawns were absolutely delicious! The lemon, lime, and lovage flavors were perfectly balanced, and the Pineau des Charentes added a lovely sweetness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.