Natasha Sideris' saganaki prawns with orzo pasta
Greek 20 Mins Prep · 60 Mins Cook
- To make the tomato ragu, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano and 15ml (1 tbsp) of olive oil in an oven pan. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the tomatoes blister and the onion has caramelised. Transfer half the mixture to a saucepan with the tomato paste and season to taste. Stir to incorporate the paste.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and pulse until you have a chunky texture.
- Combine the blended mixture with the other half of the roasted mixture and set aside.
- Partially cook the orzo pasta. Roughly chop the parsley.
- To make the prawns, clean and shell them if not already and heat 60ml of olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan. Season the prawns with 1 teaspoon of the fish spice and place in the hot frying pan. Sauté just until they get a charred colour but be careful not to cook them through.
- Stir in the tomato ragu and vegetable stock. Add the pasta and remaining fish spice and scatter the parsley and crumbled feta on top.
- Place the pan in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the feta is golden brown. Be careful not to overcook the prawns.
- Serve the prawns with lemon wedges, more chopped parsley and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
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