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Morcilla with king prawns

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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g morcilla or black pudding
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 shallots
  • ½ bell pepper red or yellow
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 handful ripe cherry tomatoes
  • 3-5 Tbsp Sherry
  • 200 g king prawns shelled

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the garlic, shallots and bell pepper.
  2. Heat a spoonful of olive oil in a pan, add the garlic, shallots and pepper and gently sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the tomatoes, cover the pan and steam for 5 minutes or so, until the tomatoes start breaking up.
  5. 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.)
  6. Stir for a minute or so to reduce the sauce. Add the fresh herb and serve immediately.