Filipe Aguiar from Nino's shares a great prawn starter for the perfect 'surf and turf' meal

Serves: 3

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 king prawns

• Chilli

• Garlic

• White wine

• Brandy

• Tomato sauce

• Fresh parsley

Method

1. Cut the prawns (shell on) in half right down the curve to form ‘butterflies’. Place in a hot pan with olive oil and fry the prawns meat side down until they cook to a pink colour, then turn. Place under a grill for two minutes.

2. Take the olive oil, add chilli, garlic, and parsley and let it cook for a couple of minutes. Add a knob of butter a touch of brandy, white wine, and tomato sauce. Garnish with salad or more fresh parsley.

3. True to rustic Italian cooking, there are no set amounts for ingredients; add your herbs, spices and seasoning to suit your own taste!

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Nino's

18 George Lane

South Woodford

London E18 2LY

020 8989 6192