Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pancetta Prawn Skewers is made with ripe mixed-colour tomatoes, large king prawns, smoked pancetta, rosemary, and garlic. This easy Pancetta Prawn Skewers recipe creates a delicious light dinner that takes about 18 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 2 people.
This Pancetta Prawn Skewers Recipe Is From 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Cookbook by Jamie Oliver.
Ingredients Needed:
- 500g ripe mixed-colour tomatoes
- 8 large raw shell-on king prawns
- 4 rashers of smoked pancetta
- 2 large woody sprigs of rosemary
- 2 cloves of garlic
How To Make Pancetta Prawn Skewers:
- Prepare the tomatoes: Finely slice the tomatoes and arrange them nicely on serving plates. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and ½ tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
- Butterfly the prawns: Peel the prawns, leaving the heads and tails on. Run a small sharp knife down the back of each prawn to remove the vein, allowing the prawns to butterfly when cooking.
- Wrap the prawns: Cut each rasher of pancetta in half and wrap one piece around each prawn. Strip most of the leaves off the rosemary sprigs, and use the stalks as skewers for the prawns. If you don’t have rosemary stalks, you can use wooden skewers.
- Cook the prawns: Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the prawns with a little olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip over and add the rosemary leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the prawns are golden and crispy. Add the garlic for the final minute of cooking.
- Serve: Place the cooked prawns on top of the sliced tomatoes and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh prawns: Fresh prawns give the best flavor, so make sure they are raw and shell-on for this recipe.
- Butterfly the prawns: Cutting a small slit down the back of the prawns helps them cook evenly and allows for better flavor absorption.
- Wrap the pancetta tightly: Ensure the pancetta is securely wrapped around the prawns to give a crispy texture when cooked.
- Use rosemary stalks: If possible, use rosemary sprigs as skewers for added aroma and flavor.
- Watch the garlic closely: Add the garlic during the last minute of cooking to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Reheating: Reheat the prawns on low heat in a pan for 2-3 minutes, adding a splash of water to prevent them from drying out.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Fat: 12.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Protein: 31.6g
- Carbohydrates: 9.3g
- Sugars: 7.6g
- Salt: 1.6g
- Fibre: 3.4g
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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pancetta Prawn Skewers
Description
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pancetta Prawn Skewers is made with ripe mixed-colour tomatoes, large king prawns, smoked pancetta, rosemary, and garlic. This easy Pancetta Prawn Skewers recipe creates a delicious light dinner that takes about 18 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 2 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Finely slice the tomatoes and arrange them nicely on serving plates. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and ½ tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
- Butterfly the prawns: Peel the prawns, leaving the heads and tails on. Run a small sharp knife down the back of each prawn to remove the vein, allowing the prawns to butterfly when cooking.
- Wrap the prawns: Cut each rasher of pancetta in half and wrap one piece around each prawn. Strip most of the leaves off the rosemary sprigs, and use the stalks as skewers for the prawns. If you don’t have rosemary stalks, you can use wooden skewers.
- Cook the prawns: Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the prawns with a little olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip over and add the rosemary leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the prawns are golden and crispy. Add the garlic for the final minute of cooking.
- Serve: Place the cooked prawns on top of the sliced tomatoes and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh prawns: Fresh prawns give the best flavor, so make sure they are raw and shell-on for this recipe.
- Butterfly the prawns: Cutting a small slit down the back of the prawns helps them cook evenly and allows for better flavor absorption.
- Wrap the pancetta tightly: Ensure the pancetta is securely wrapped around the prawns to give a crispy texture when cooked.
- Use rosemary stalks: If possible, use rosemary sprigs as skewers for added aroma and flavor.
- Watch the garlic closely: Add the garlic during the last minute of cooking to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pancetta Prawn Skewers