Red king prawns with tomato and basil soup
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 18 large TERRANOVA red prawns
- 1 kg of very ripe tomatoes
- 20 g fresh basil leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 50 ml water
- Salt
Preparation
Place the tomatoes, basil leaves, black pepper, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt into the Thermomix. As it blends, gradually add the olive oil until emulsified. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh chinois and chill in the refrigerator.
Peel the red king prawns, slice lengthwise along one-third of their length, and devein. Sear on the griddle and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plating
Arrange 3 prawn tails per person over a base of tomato soup. Garnish with chopped chives and a few drops of extra virgin olive oil.