Squeaky Prawns Recipe
Tiger Prawns, Cherry Tomatoes, Squeaky Cheese Curds, Pesto Cream Sauce, Au Gratin with Focaccia
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Pesto Cream Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Prawns
Clean and devein the tiger prawns. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- 3
Make the Pesto Cream Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and pesto, bringing it to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté the Prawns
In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the prawns. Pour the pesto cream sauce over the mixture and gently stir to combine.
- 6
Au Gratin
Transfer the prawn and tomato mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the squeaky cheese curds evenly over the top. Place the dish under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serving
- 7
Serve with Focaccia
Slice the focaccia bread and serve it warm alongside the Squeaky Prawns au gratin. Enjoy!