Italian Fish Recipes - Venetian Prawns (Gamberetti alla Venezina) Recipe

• 150 ml/2/3 cup olive oil

• 900 g/2 lb whole king prawns (jumbo shrimp)

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 bay leaf

• 5 garlic cloves, chopped

• 150 ml/2/3 cup dry white wine

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Juice of 1 lemon

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the prawns, parsley, bay leaf and garlic.

2. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add the white wine and boil rapidly for a further 5 minutes until reduced.

3. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the lemon juice and place on a warmed serving plate.