Surf 'n' Turf: Prawns Au Gratin with Steak
This dish is fit for a king! or, at the very least, a very hungry person. It features succulent prawns baked in a cheesy bechamel sauce, served over tender steak slices.
It's surprisingly easy to make, and it's sure to impress your guests – or your significant other, if you're cooking for one. Here's how to do it:
Ingredients:
For the prawns:
-1 pound fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
-2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-2 tablespoons butter
-1/2 cup milk
-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Bechamel sauce: -3 tablespoons butter -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -1 1/2 cups milk -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon black pepper To serve: -6 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into thin slices against the grain
Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle prawns with Creole seasoning. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge prawns in flour to coat. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add prawns; cook for 2 minutes or until done. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and cheese; spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish.
2) To prepare bechamel sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper. Pour bechamel sauce over shrimp mixture in the baking dish.
3) Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. Serve immediately with beef slices and rice pilaf
1.5 kg (3 lbs) thick cut beefsteak
The Best 1.5 kg (3 lbs) Thick Cut Beefsteak
What could be better than a juicy, thick cut beefsteak? This guide will show you how to make the perfect beefsteak, every time.
Ingredients:
1.5 kg (3 lbs) thick cut beefsteak
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill, or heat a heavy skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
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500 g (1 lb) prawns, shelled and deveined
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons dried oregano 4 cups chicken stock or broth
PRAWNS STOCK
Ingredients
-1/2 kg (1 lb) prawns, shelled and deveined
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-2 green bell peppers, diced
-1 red bell pepper, diced
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-2 tablespoons tomato paste
-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1 tablespoon smoked paprika
-2 teaspoons dried oregano
-4 cups chicken stock or broth Boil the prawn heads and tails in the chicken stock for 30 minutes. Then strain the stock and discard the shells. Set the stock aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic and prawns in olive oil until onions are translucent and prawns turn pink. Stir in tomato paste, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and oregano. Deglaze with chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
PRAWNS STOCK
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg (1 lb)) prawns, shelled and deveined
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced