Baked Gratin Prawns with Pistachio Crust by @maritoemoglie_incucina

32 min

4 servings

🦐

800 g

Fresh whole prawns

🥜

100 g

Shelled unsalted pistachios

🥖

50 g

Breadcrumbs

🧈

50 g

Soft butter

🍎

10 ml

Apple cider vinegar

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌿

10 g

Fresh parsley

🧂

2 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🫒

15 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

  1. Rinse
    • whole king prawns

    Rinse the whole king prawns under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper.

  2. Cut
    • whole king prawns

    Cut a shallow slit along each prawn's back and remove the intestinal vein with a toothpick.

  3. Line
    • whole king prawns

    Line the baking tray with baking parchment and arrange the prawns in one layer.

  4. Brush
    • whole king prawns
    • extra virgin olive oil

    Brush the prawns lightly with about half of the extra virgin olive oil.

  5. Add
    • unsalted shelled pistachios
    • breadcrumbs

    Add the unsalted shelled pistachios and breadcrumbs to the food processor.

  6. Process
    • unsalted shelled pistachios
    • breadcrumbs

    Process until the pistachios form a fine, even crumb.

  7. Chop
    • fresh parsley
    • garlic

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and garlic.

  8. Combine
    • unsalted shelled pistachios
    • breadcrumbs
    • unsalted butter

    Combine the pistachio crumb, unsalted butter, and apple cider vinegar in the mixing bowl.

  9. Stir
    • fresh parsley
    • garlic
    • salt

    Stir in the fresh parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper until a spreadable crust forms.

  10. Spoon
    • whole king prawns
    • unsalted shelled pistachios
    • breadcrumbs

    Spoon an equal portion of the pistachio mixture over the back of each prawn.

  11. Press
    • whole king prawns

    Press the crust gently so it adheres to the prawn shells.

  12. Drizzle
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • Fresh whole prawns

    Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over the coated prawns.

  13. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F on conventional bake mode.

  14. Bake
    • whole king prawns

    Bake the prawns for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.

  15. Transfer
    • whole king prawns
    • fresh parsley
    • unsalted shelled pistachios

    Transfer the whole prawns to the serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley and extra pistachio crumbs.

Baked Gratin Prawns with Pistachio Crust by @maritoemoglie_incucina

32 min

4 servings

🦐

800 g

Fresh whole prawns

🥜

100 g

Shelled unsalted pistachios

🥖

50 g

Breadcrumbs

🧈

50 g

Soft butter

🍎

10 ml

Apple cider vinegar

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌿

10 g

Fresh parsley

🧂

2 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🫒

15 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Rinse the whole king prawns under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🧻kitchen paper

  2. Step 2/15

    Cut a shallow slit along each prawn's back and remove the intestinal vein with a toothpick.

    🦐whole king prawns
    ✂️kitchen scissors
    ✨toothpick

  3. Step 3/15

    Line the baking tray with baking parchment and arrange the prawns in one layer.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🍳baking tray
    📜baking parchment

  4. Step 4/15

    Brush the prawns lightly with about half of the extra virgin olive oil.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🖌️pastry brush
    🍳baking tray

  5. Step 5/15

    Add the unsalted shelled pistachios and breadcrumbs to the food processor.

    🥜unsalted shelled pistachios
    🥖breadcrumbs

  6. Step 6/15

    Process until the pistachios form a fine, even crumb.

    🥜unsalted shelled pistachios
    🥖breadcrumbs

  7. Step 7/15

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and garlic.

    🌿fresh parsley
    🧄garlic
    🔪knife

  8. Step 8/15

    Combine the pistachio crumb, unsalted butter, and apple cider vinegar in the mixing bowl.

    🥜unsalted shelled pistachios
    🥖breadcrumbs
    🧈unsalted butter
    🍎apple cider vinegar
    🥣mixing bowl

  9. Step 9/15

    Stir in the fresh parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper until a spreadable crust forms.

    🌿fresh parsley
    🧄garlic
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄tablespoon

  10. Step 10/15

    Spoon an equal portion of the pistachio mixture over the back of each prawn.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🥜unsalted shelled pistachios
    🥖breadcrumbs
    🧈unsalted butter
    🍎apple cider vinegar
    🌿fresh parsley
    🧄garlic
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥄tablespoon
    🍳baking tray

  11. Step 11/15

    Press the crust gently so it adheres to the prawn shells.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🍳baking tray

  12. Step 12/15

    Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over the coated prawns.

    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🍳baking tray

  13. Step 13/15

    Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F on conventional bake mode.

  14. Step 14/15

    Bake the prawns for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🍳baking tray

  15. Step 15/15

    Transfer the whole prawns to the serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley and extra pistachio crumbs.

    🦐whole king prawns
    🌿fresh parsley
    🥜unsalted shelled pistachios
    🍽️serving platter

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Condiments, Vegetables, Herbs, Seasonings, Oils

Ingredients

Fresh whole prawns, Shelled unsalted pistachios, Breadcrumbs, Soft butter, Apple cider vinegar, Garlic, Fresh parsley, Salt, Black pepper, Extra virgin olive oil

Notes

Shelled unsalted pistachios (plus extra crushed pistachios for garnish), Garlic (optional, chopped), Fresh parsley (chopped, plus extra for garnish), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Extra virgin olive oil (for brushing and drizzling)

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Low carbohydrate

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fat: 28g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 510mg, Potassium: 430mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Calcium: 85mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 1.8mcg, Vitamin E: 2.2mg, Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin K: 55mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

32 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking tray, baking parchment, kitchen paper, toothpick, kitchen scissors, pastry brush, mixing bowl, tablespoon, knife, serving platter

Appliances

Food processor, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Appetizer

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday meal, Dinner party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Tender, Buttery

Flavors

Nutty, Savory, Tangy, Briny, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight container,Freeze promptly after cooling,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)