Aubergine Prawn Chorizo Salad With Preserved Lemon Dressing Recipes

CHORIZO, PEPPER & PRAWN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7. Cut each pepper into four rings, removing the seeds, and place directly on the bars of the oven to soften for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley, stalks and all, putting the chopped leaves aside. Finely chop the chorizo and place in a 30cm non-stick ovenproof pan on a medium-high heat with ½ a tablespoon of olive oil. Stir for 1 minute, until crisp, then peel and finely grate in the garlic, add the chopped parsley stalks, stir for another minute, then remove to a bowl, leaving the pan on the heat. Stir in 1 mug of rice and 2 mugs of boiling kettle water (600ml), season with sea salt and black pepper, nestle in the softened pepper rings, cover, and put into the oven for 15 minutes.
• Add the prawns to the chorizo mixture, finely grate in all the lemon zest, squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, then mix together. When the time's up on the rice, remove the pan, uncover, and sprinkle over the chorizo mixture, gently poking the prawns into the rice. Return to the oven for a final 5 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle over the reserved chopped parsley leaves. Serve with the yoghurt and the remaining zested lemon cut into wedges, for squeezing over.

LEMONY PRAWN & CHORIZO RICE POT

Steps:

• Boil the kettle. Heat the oil in a shallow pan with a lid, add the onion, peppers, chorizo, garlic and chilli, then fry over a high heat for 3 mins. Add the turmeric and rice, stirring to ensure the rice is coated. Pour in 500ml boiling water, cover, then cook for 12 mins.
• Uncover, then stir - the rice should be almost tender. Stir in the prawns and peas, with a splash more water if the rice is looking dry, then cook for 1 min more until the prawns are just pink and the rice tender. Stir in the lemon zest and juice with seasoning and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

WARM AVOCADO SALAD WITH SPICY CHORIZO

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the ciabatta for 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until starting to crisp and brown, then tip into a large salad bowl.
• Lay the chorizo in the pan and dry-fry for 2 minutes until it gives out a red oil. Toss in the tomatoes and cook over a high heat for 1-2 minutes until they start to soften. Drizzle over the vinegar, add the sugar and season well.
• MIX TOGETHER Gently toss the avocado, salad and remaining olive oil with the croutons. Spoon over the chorizo and tomatoes and drizzle with any pan juices. Serve immediately.

PRESERVED LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Remove one preserved lemon from the jar and rinse it under the cold water tap. Pat dry with a paper towel.
• Place the lemon on a cutting board and cut it into quarters. With a teaspoon scrape the flesh from each section of the lemon. Return the scraped flesh to the jar of lemons for a future use.
• Cut the lemon rind into smaller pieces and place in the blender/processor. Add the grated garlic, lemon juice, honey and the white balsamic vinegar. Process for 1-minute.
• Drizzle the oil into the processor and blend the mixture for another 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
• Taste and season with a pinch of white pepper.
• Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or bottle with a lid and refrigerate until needed.

PRAWN & AUBERGINE CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium-high heat, and fry the aubergine with a pinch of salt for 5 mins until lightly golden. Stir in the chilli, ginger, turmeric and cumin, cook for another minute, then pour in the cherry tomatoes. Simmer for 10 mins until thickened.
• Stir in the prawns and simmer for 2-4 mins until pink. Remove from the heat, stir in the coconut yogurt, lime juice and coriander, then serve with the warmed rotis.