Chef Nicolette's Jumbo Prawns with Mandarin Salad & Calabrian Chili

February 10, 2025

Chef Nicolette's Jumbo Prawns with Mandarin Salad & Calabrian Chili

"This recipe is guaranteed to spice things up for a simple yet elegant Valentines meal. Succulent jumbo prawns, sweet mandarin oranges and spicy Calabrian chili make for the perfect meal for two. If you can find page mandarins, I like to keep some with the skin on and slice them super thin on a mandolin for a contrast of flavor and texture. "

 

Chef Nicolette's Jumbo Prawns with Mandarin Salad & Calabrian Chili
Serves 2

Ingredients

Steps

  • Heat broiler with rack on top level of oven. 
  • Toss prawns with calabrian chili, ½ tsp salt and 1Tb olive oil. Set aside in fridge.
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice fennel bulb and shallot with mandolin or sharp knife. Pick fennel fronds and add to bowl with shaved fennel and parsley leaves.
  • Add olives and mandarins. Set aside.
  • Slice two lemon wedges. Set aside. 
  • Cook prawns: Place prawns on sheet tray and broil until just cooked through, about 5 minutes, flipping half way through. 
  • While prawns are cooking, toss mandarin salad with 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp olive oil and salt.
  • Place salad on plate and then arrange cooked prawns next to salad.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, baguette and enjoy!

 

I recommend a Vermentino as a wine pairing with this dish!





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