Morcilla with king prawns
Background
If you need a quick and easy Tapas recipe, do try this Morcilla with king prawns. Morcilla is a Spanish blood sausage (similar to black pudding) which is a popular Tapa throughout Spain. This dish is yummy, filling and can be prepared in advance - most importantly, it takes just 15 minutes to make! It's just right with a glass of Rioja!
Ingredients
- 100g morcilla or black pudding
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 shallots
- Β½ bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 handful ripe cherry tomatoes
- 3-5 Tbsp Sherry
- 200g king prawns (shelled)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the garlic, shallots and bell pepper.
- Heat a spoonful of olive oil in a pan, add the garlic, shallots and pepper and gently sautΓ© for 5 minutes.
- Cut the morcilla into cubes and add to the pan. Stir-fry for 5 minutes or so, until the morcilla sis crispy and the peppers are soft.
- Add the tomatoes, cover the pan and steam for 5 minutes or so, until the tomatoes start breaking up.
- Add the sherry and prawns, turn up the heat and put the lid on. After two-three minutes, take the lid off - the prawns should be pink now (If you use pre-cooked prawns, juts stir them in to warm through.)
- Stir for a minute or so to reduce the sauce. Add the fresh herb and serve immediately.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Dinner - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Starter
- Occasions: - Christmas - Dinner Party - New Year - Parties
- Ingredients: - Pork - Shellfish
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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