Oven-Roasted Prawns With Romesco Sauce

Serves: 3

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

50

Sweetness

48

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Hazelnut

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Paprika

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

2

Arrange the tomatoes, garlic, bread, and nuts on a baking sheet; roast for 10 to 15 minutes

3

Transfer to a food processor and pulse to roughly break up

4

Add the pimentos, vinegar, oil, and paprika

5

Pulse again until well combined, add salt

6

This sauce is best if allowed to rest so the flavors can meld (may be made a day in advance)

7

Heat oil to almost smoking in a large skillet or roasting pan

8

Toss the prawns in half the romesco sauce to coat, and pan sear the shrimp quickly in the oil just until barely opaque

9

Then roast for 10 to 12 minutes in a 450 degree F oven

10

Serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping