Spicey prawns in cream!

[Hilary B]

I have been growing Padron chillies, very mild (most of them....) Saturday evening we wanted a starter, and couldn't think what to make, then I tried this.
Lots of tiny garlic cloves (from the middle of the bulb, about 6 of them, but no bigger in total than 1 big clove), bruised enough to peel, but otherwise whole (probably would work as well with 1 good sized clove sliced).
2 Padron (or any other mild chilli), deseeded and cut into thin strips.
1 Tblspn oil
about 150g (6oz, close enough) frozen prawns, deforsted and drained
about 50-70ml cream (2-3floz).
Gently fry garlic and chillies in the oil until garlic is definitely getting soft. Add prawns and cook until hot through. Add cream and heat to a simmer. Serve on toast (unbuttered).

I think it would work equally well if you replaced the prawns with btton mushrooms.

[Liza]

Sounds very tasty, will have to try it thanks for posting yum

[rustylady]

Sounds lovely.

[crazii_c]

sounds nice. i too have grown padron chillis this year. i just wondered did you use yours wen they were green or red? mine wont seem to ripen but hope they still have a slight kick.

[ginger ninger]

That sounds yummy, do you use cooked or raw frozen prawns. I bet it's nice with a little soft cheese in the sauce as well.

[Hilary B]

sounds nice. i too have grown padron chillis this year. i just wondered did you use yours wen they were green or red? mine wont seem to ripen but hope they still have a slight kick.

Green, none of mine have turned red yet. I found out about them when the were on 'reduced for quick sale' in the supermarket, and those were green. Having tried them 'straight' (recipe on packet, stir-fry whole until the skin blisters, then serve sprinkled with sea salt) once I saw seeds, I wanted to grow them!
They seem to get spicier the bigger they grow.

[Hilary B]

That sounds yummy, do you use cooked or raw frozen prawns. I bet it's nice with a little soft cheese in the sauce as well.

I used the cheap cooked ones. Might be nicer with the ones that weren't pre-cooked, but maybe need a few moments longer before adding the cream.