Ingredients for Prawn Risotto

Serves 4
Olive oil
2 large cloves of garlic, crushed to a paste of finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1kg prawns
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 wineglass of brandy
300g carnaroli or Arborio rice
1 wineglass of white wine
A small handful of fresh tarragon, chopped
25g butter
lemon
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Prawn Risotto

Saute the onion and garlic gently in a glug of olive oil. Pour in the brandy and cook until completely evaporated. Add the rice, season with salt and continue to fry gently until translucent, then add the wine and continue to stir until it has been absorbed and evaporated. Add half the tarragon.

Add hot water ladleful by ladleful, while still stirring the same way. You will need about 500-700ml, depending on your rice, but just add enough to ensure that the rice is cooked until soft and creamy - about 20 minutes. Now add the prawns and the remaining tarragon. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, season to taste with black pepper, whisk in the butter in small pieces and leave to stand for another couple of minutes before serving, with a squeeze of lemon.