Ingredients500 g prawns (fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined)
6 cloves of garlic (finely sliced)
1-2 chilli peppers (optional, sliced)
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
juice of half a lemon (optional, to add a touch of freshness)
Rustic bread (to accompany)
Instructions
Preparation of the casserole:Preheat the Vulcano Gres refractory ceramic casserole dish in the oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes. This will ensure that the casserole is piping hot and ready to receive the prawns and oil.
Preparation of the prawns:If the prawns are frozen, defrost them and dry them well with kitchen paper.
Peel and slice the garlic cloves. Wash and finely chop the parsley.
Cooking:Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Add the extra virgin olive oil to the hot pan. The oil will start to heat up immediately.
Add the garlic slices and chilli peppers (if using) to the hot oil. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes over medium heat, until the garlic begins to brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as this can impart a bitter taste to the dish.
Add the prawns to the pan. Cook the prawns for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they change colour and are cooked through. The prawns should be pink and opaque.
Finishing touches:- Season the prawns with salt to taste.
- If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice for a touch of freshness.
- Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve:- Serve the garlic prawns directly in the Vulcano Gres refractory ceramic casserole dish. The residual heat from the casserole will keep the prawns warm while you enjoy them.
- Serve with rustic bread to dip in the delicious garlic oil.