Creamy Bomba Rice with Saffron, Sea Fennel and Sóller Prawns

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

Wild sea fennel, known locally as fenoll marí, grows all around the island’s coastal areas and is generally pickled in vinegar and served as a traditional garnish for a classic pa amb oli (bread with tomatoes). It shares flavour characteristics with the fennel herb, specifically a slight anise taste and herbaceous scent.

To make the marinated fennel, place the finely sliced fennel in a