Prawns in Cilantro/Lime Butter
INGREDIENTS
- 8 TB Unsalted Butter
- 1 Bunch of Cilantro, leaves removed from stems and roughly chopped
- A pinch of Ginger
- 2 cloves of Garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 Red Bell Peppers Julienned - You can use Orange, Yellow or Purple
- 36 Black Tiger Prawns Peeled and deveined
- 3 Cups Fresh Spinach, Julienned or Chiffonade (Whichever you find easier)
- 1/2 cup Sauvignon blanc
- Juice of 3 Persian Limes
DIRECTIONS
- In a food processor, combine juice of 3 limes, Cilantro, ginger and garlic... Process until smooth.
- Lay shredded spinach on a large platter.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and saute bell peppers and prawns.
- Add wine, just as the shrimp begin to cook.
- Continue the saute until the prawns are just barely pink. Season with a pinch or two of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Remove bell peppers and prawns from pan and place them on top of the chredded spinach.
- Continue to reduce the wine in the skillet for about 2 minutes, add the cilantro/lime puree from the food processor and whisk until combined.
- Pour over the prawns, bell peppers and spinach, allowing hte spinach to wilt slightly.
- Serve immediately
- This is really good with Extra Dry Champagne