view our boxes here
We are so excited to be currently offering Australian Prawns from Catalano's Seafood on our Marketplace. If you're searching for a truly flavorful dish to satisfy your tastebuds, look no further than Risotto alla Milanese with Garlic Prawns.
Catalano's offers an exquisite selection of raw Australian prawns. Sourced from accredited and well-managed fisheries, these prawns are a testament to responsible fishing practices. The packet contains an assortment of Tiger, King, and Banana prawns. With Catalano's Seafood, you can be assured of the highest quality and sustainable sourcing, ensuring a delectable seafood experience that is both ethically and environmentally conscious. We've put this recipe together to give you a little inspiration on how to use this wonderful product.
If you're searching for a truly indulgent and flavorful dish to satisfy your tastebuds, look no further than Risotto alla Milanese with Garlic Prawns. This delightful combination brings together the creamy richness of saffron-infused risotto and the succulent flavours of garlic-infused prawns, creating a harmony that will leave you craving for more.
While the risotto simmers to perfection, the garlic prawns take centre stage. Sliced garlic cloves sizzle and release their enticing aroma as they turn golden brown in olive oil. The addition of lemon zest and juice, along with a hint of chilli, adds a refreshing zing to the prawns. The dish is elevated further with the addition of fresh herbs, such as parsley and dill, creating a fragrant and vibrant complement to the garlic prawns.
To complete this gourmet experience, a side of broccolini cooked in a separate pan with lemon zest brings a delightful crunch and a burst of citrusy goodness.
This remarkable dish not only tantalizes the tastebuds but also supports sustainable and responsible fishing practices when using the recommended Australian prawns. So, gather your loved ones, embrace the Italian spirit, and savour the exquisite Risotto alla Milanese with Garlic Prawns.
Garlic Prawns with Risotto Milanese
Ingredients :
Cooking notes:
To safely defrost prawns you can place them in the fridge for approximately 8 hours before cooking or place the unopened prawn packet in cold water.
Prawns are cooked when they have lost their translucency.
Serve bread to dip into the pan of garlic oil once all the prawns are eaten!
serves 4-6
Risotto
Risotto
- 1 brown onion
- 1 packet (0.5g) saffron threads
- 300g arborio rice
- 1 small jar (20g) stock paste
- grana padano cheese
Prawns
- 2 x 250g raw prawn meat
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 large bunch of herbs (we used a mix of parsley and dill)
- 1 red chilli (optional)
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch broccolini
Method
- Bring prawns out to defrost (see notes)
- Heat a large frypan with 2 tbsp oil/butter over medium-high heat. Peel and dice onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add saffron threads and stock paste, cook for 2 more minutes then stir in arborio rice until well coated.
- Add 2 cups water to rice, stirring until water is nearly absorbed. Add water, in cupfuls, to the rice, allowing it to absorb after each addition. Cook until rice is tender (we used 5 1/2 cups water).
- While risotto is cooking, get started on the prawns! Finely slice garlic cloves, roughly chop chilli and herbs. Zest lemon.
- Heat a large frypan over high heat with oil. Add prawns to pan, in batches and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute on each side (see notes). Remove from pan.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/2 cup olive oil to the pan along with garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until garlic becomes golden. Add in chilli, 1/2 lemon zest (reserve remaining for step 8) and juice from lemon. Cook for further 2 minutes.
- Add prawns back into pan along with chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
- Heat a second frypan over medium-high heat with oil. Trim broccolini and add to pan along with reserved lemon zest. Cook for 2-4 minutes until stems are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve risotto, prawns and broccolini tableside for everyone to enjoy (see notes).
To safely defrost prawns you can place them in the fridge for approximately 8 hours before cooking or place the unopened prawn packet in cold water.
Prawns are cooked when they have lost their translucency.
Serve bread to dip into the pan of garlic oil once all the prawns are eaten!
Want to make this at home? We used the Dinner Twist Risotto Milanese bundle, Catalano's Raw Australian Prawn Meat & Garlic from the Dinner Twist Marketplace.
