Chorizo and prawn linguini
This was to celebrate my friend Shaun leaving his job after 16 years and starting a new venture. This is garlicky prawns and chorizo served on pasta soaked in a creamy white wine sauce. It […]
Prawns
10-minute pasta – tomato, spinach and prawn
This is dead easy and quick. I think I prefer it without the prawns actually. And it could have taken a bit of chilli too. What to use – serves 1 A handful of shallots […]
Prawn, smoked trout and avocado salad
I read an article this morning about a recipe that featured in the Bell Jar – a crab salad. Made me want a seafood salad for lunch. You don’t need anyone to tell you how to […]
10-Minute Nathan Outlaw Verjus seafood pasta
As the Nathan Outlaw Verjus website says, “the word ‘Verjus’ derives from the Middle French ‘vert jus’ meaning green juice. It is made from pressed unripe (or green) grapes. Verjus was used widely by medieval […]
Prawn and wine orzo pasta
I encountered Nigella Lawson at a party maybe 10 years ago. I say encountered, I was walking past her as she was in an exchange about some lost jewellery. The point is, she was as […]
Spicy prawns, roast veg, blanched beans
I’ve been over indulging. It has to stop. We are off to Cornwall for a weekend of sea air, sea food and salad so tonight I got into the swing with this. Virtually no carb, […]
Prawn pancakes
101 uses for crumpet rings – Part II. While using the crumpet rings will produce perfectly round pancakes, the conclusion here was that while they were very Joey Essex (nice) they were also a bit Joey Essex […]
Prawn risotto
This risotto uses just wine, butter and parmesan along with the prawns. I read something Nigel Slater wrote recently about sometimes wanting just a simple unembellished risotto. This is my version. What to use – […]
Easy cheesy fish pie
This is a regular feature in my house. I love fish, I love cheese and I love potato so to have them all together… Well… My sister Jan does a lovely and fancy version, poaching […]
Salmon with a prawn, cheese and herb crust
Shaun’s eyes watered when I told him his prawns were going into the blender, but it had to be done. There were only a few left over – not enough to make them the focus […]
