Prawns in a Blanket 27 August 2011

Prawns in a Blanket

Tiger Prawns (king)                 1.5kg.

Sun-dried tomatoes         as needed.

Puff pastry (30x30)          3 sheets.

Eggs                                             3.

Flour                                        80g.

Poppy seeds                   as needed.

• Preheat you oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
• Boil the prawns in a pot until pink in color.
• Strain all the water and remove the heads and shells under running cold water…
• De-vein the prawns and place in a perforated shaving dish to drain remaining liquid.
• Roll out your pastry on a floured surface.
• Baste the pastry with sun dried tomatoes and then cut into strips.
• Wrap the top half of the prawn in a spiral pattern and place on a greased baking tray.
• Once done egg wash the pastry and decorate with poppy seeds.
• Bake in the oven for about 5-10 min.
• Allow to cool and serve.