Sugarrushkid's Peppered Prawns With Leek Parcels
- 1 medium leek
- 125 g large uncooked prawns
- 5 ml vegetable oil
- 14 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 12 ml fish sauce
- 1 14 ml brown sugar
- 1 14 ml cracked black pepper
- 2 12 ml freshly chopped coriander leaves
- 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package phyllo pastry sheets
- 31 14 g butter, melted
- Cut leek into 3cm pieces.
- Cook leek in large pan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain.
- Shell prawns including the tail.
- Cut along centre back of prawns, remove vein, flatten prawns slightly.
- Marinade prawns in the oil, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and pepper.
- Cut the phyllo pastry sheets widthways in 4cm (1 1/2inch) strips.
- Place the strips on non-stick baking parchment and cover with a slightly damp tea towel.
- Brush one strip with melted butter and place another strip across like a cross.
- Place a couple of slices of leek in the centre, top with a couple of prawns.
- Sprinkle over some coriander.
- Draw up the sides, pinching the top together to make a parcel shape.
- Repeat the process to make further parcels.
- Place on a greased baking tray and brush with melted butter.
- Bake in the oven at 220C (420F) for 7 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
leek, prawns, vegetable oil, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, coriander leaves, pastry sheets, butter
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sugarrushkids-peppered-prawns-with-leek-parcels-322453 (may not work)