(0)Spot Prawn Crudo
This recipe was developed by our dear friend Stefano and has quickly become a family favorite. It’s an easy way to make a super-elegant appetizer that can be made ahead and assembled just before serving.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings as an appetizer. Suggested serving size 5-6 pieces per person
Ingredients
- Two pounds fresh local spot prawns, about 12-16 prawns
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
- 1 Meyer lemon (2 teaspoons of lemon zest & later halved)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons chopped scallions or chives
- One baguette or half a loaf of fresh sourdough
Method
STEP 1 Remove heads, peel raw prawn and reserve heads and shells for later use. Finely chop the meat and set in a large bowl.
STEP 2 Add olive oil, zest from lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently until mixture is thoroughly combined, taste and season again if necessary. Transfer mixture to fridge. Carpaccio can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two days.
STEP 3 Before serving, slice bread and grill or toast with olive oil and salt. Slice lemon into small wedges. Arrange carpaccio on toasted or grilled bread, garnish with chopped chives and serve with a wedge of lemon.
Got Eggs? Lucky you. If your prawns came with roe, we recommend setting aside and serving on top of the carpaccio to make it extra decadent.