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Roasted Prawn Mash

The kind of Japanese plate you make on repeat. dashi and scallion, a proper roast, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 1,001 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Roasted Prawn Mash
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the dashi and scallion elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Roast in the hot oven, turning halfway, until golden at the edges and tender.

Stir in the dashi stock and the rest of the dashi and scallion flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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