King prawn pil pil
Pil pil is a typical Basque dish. Fish or seafood are cooked in a spicy oil that is flavoured with ground paprika and garlic.
Allergens & dietary requirements
- Crustaceans
- Sulphite
- Cow's milk
- Lactose
- Pescetarian
Ingredients
- 450 g jumbo prawns
- 10 g salt
- 50 g butter
- 200 ml oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 20 g chilli flakes
- as needed mild paprika powder
Preparation method
- Clean the king prawns and mix with the salt.
- Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Chop the garlic.
- Heat the oil and butter in small earthenware dishes.
- Add the garlic and chilli flakes.
- Once they become light brown in colour, add the king prawns.
- Fry the prawns for three to six minutes until done.
- Sprinkle with the ground paprika and serve immediately.
Serving suggestions
- As part of tapas.
- As an amuse-bouche, with roasted sweet pepper, spring onions, and red chilli pepper.