To celebrate our Lisbon inspired Autumn Winter collection we collaborated with chef Georgia Hearn, who created a Portuguese style rice dish with us in mind.
Serves 4:
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- Knob of butter
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 250g long grain white rice
- 1 tin of best quality tinned tomatoes
- 1 litre strong chicken stock
- 2 or 3 large king prawns with shells per person
- Aioli: 2 large egg yolks, 1 heaped tbsp Dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, 1 large crushed garlic clove and 300ml of Rapeseed oil
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley to garnish
Method
1. Start by making the aioli, which can be done in advance and kept in the fridge! Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt to help break it down. Add to a bowl with the mustard, lemon juice and egg yolks. Whisk together with an electric whisk as you slowly drop in the oil - this will bring the aioli together so it forms a mayonnaise consistency. Season to taste and loosen with more lemon juice if needed.
2. Melt the butter in a frying pan on a medium high heat and add the onions. Sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and translucent before adding the garlic and paprika.
3. Stir continuously for a minute, then add the rice and fry for another 2 minutes, coating the rice.
4. Add the tinned tomatoes and stock, bring the heat to a lower simmer and stir often as the rice cooks to Al dente and the liquid is absorbed - think risotto consistency.
5. Whilst the rice is cooking, place the prawns in a mixing bowl with olive oil and season. Use your hands to mix, until the prawns are evenly coated. Place a griddle pan over a high heat and once piping hot, add the prawns and grill on each side for 2 minutes.
6. Divide the risotto between 4 plates, top with spoonfuls of aioli (you will have leftovers!) and the chargrilled prawns. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley to garnish.
7. Get tucking in, it’s extra special!
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