Roasted Prawns with Spinach Mashed Potatoes and Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Prawns with Spinach Mashed Potatoes and Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 prawns, peeled except for tails and butterflied; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Essence, recipe follows; 2 cups potatoes, 1/2-inch dice; 3 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 pound fresh spinach; Salt and white pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 medium red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon chopped basil; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 6 fried spinach leaves; Essence; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

16 prawns, peeled except for tails and butterflied
4 tablespoons olive oil
Essence, recipe follows
2 cups potatoes, 1/2-inch dice
3 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound fresh spinach
Salt and white pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 medium red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons heavy cream
6 fried spinach leaves
Essence
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Season the prawns with the olive oil and Essence.
3
In a hot saute pan, sear the prawns on one side for 1 minute.
4
Place the prawns in the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes or until done.
5
For the potatoes: In a sauce pot, combine the potatoes and salted water together.
6
Bring up to a boil and reduce the heat.
7
Cook the potatoes until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and drain.
9
Place the cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a boil, remove from the heat.
10
Place the spinach in a food processor and pour in the hot cream.
11
Puree until smooth.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Place the potatoes back on the stove.
14
Add the spinach cream and butter to the potatoes.
15
With a potato masher, mash the potatoes until fairly smooth.
16
Season with salt and white pepper For the sauce: In a sauce pan, heat the remaining olive oil.
17
Add the peppers, onions, garlic, basil, cayenne and cook for 3 minutes.
18
Season with salt and pepper.
19
Stir in the stock and the cream and bring to a full boil.
20
Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
21
With a hand-held blender, puree the sauce until smooth.
22
Spoon the sauce in the center of the platter.
23
Mound the potatoes in the center of the sauce.
24
Place the prawns around the potatoes.
25
Garnish with fried spinach and Essence.
26
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

3697

kcal

Calories

375

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 prawns, peeled except for tails and butterflied, 4 tablespoons olive oil, Essence, recipe follows, 2 cups potatoes, 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Roasted Prawns with Spinach Mashed Potatoes and Red Pepper Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Prawns with Spinach Mashed Potatoes and Red Pepper Sauce

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