Warm Lemon, Lime and Lovage Prawns With Pineau Des Charentes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Warm and flavorful Lemon, Lime and Lovage Prawns recipe
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
315
Sugar
4g
Fat
11g
This Warm Lemon, Lime and Lovage Prawns dish is a showstopper. Impress your guests with this flavorful seafood recipe that features citrus flavors and creme fraiche for a rich, creamy texture. The prawns are succulent and perfectly cooked, while the mix of citrus adds a fresh and tangy taste. Lovage or celery tops give the dish an herbal finish, and the salad greens provide freshness. The dish is finished with pineau for a hint of sweetness, creating a perfect balance of flavors in each bite.

Instructions

1.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 25 ml of white pineau, finely chopped lovage (or celery tops), creme fraiche (or double cream), lemon juice and zest, lime juice and zest, and sugar.
2.Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
3.Add king prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
4.Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
5.In the same pan, add in 50 ml of white pineau, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
6.Reduce the heat and let the sauce thicken.
7.Add the prawns back into the pan and toss to coat them with the sauce.
8.Serve the prawns over mesclun or mixed salad greens, garnished with extra lovage and limes or lemons.

PROS

The prawns are full of flavor and cooked to perfection.

The mix of citrus in the recipe adds a fresh, tangy taste to the dish.

CONS

The dish may be on the expensive side, depending on the availability and cost of fresh prawns and pineau.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are a low-fat source of protein and rich in vitamins and minerals like iodine, calcium, and zinc.
The dish is also full of fresh, citrus flavors that give it natural health benefits like aiding digestion and boosting the immune system.

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