Prawn Butter

Preparation info
  • Makes about 250 g 9 oz , or

    35

    portions
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Neil Perry

Published 2005

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This is terrific with barbecued and pan-fried fish, but also really nice with sautéed chicken. Stockpile prawn (shrimp) shells in the freezer for use in this butter; also essential for this recipe is a drum sieve.

Ingredients

  • 250 g (9 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 100 ml (

Method

In a heavy-based frying pan, heat the olive oil and fry the prawn shells until well coloured and cooked. The oil will turn red. Remove the shells from the pan and cool. Add to a food processor with the butter, lemon juice, sea salt and some freshly ground pepper. Process to a purée, then remove and push through a drum sieve to remove all the shell. Roll the mixture in a sheet o