King Prawns in Brandy with Stracciatella and Pistachio

17/11/2023

This is a sophisticated and unique recipe that combines the flavor of the sea with the rich taste of stracciatella and the crunchiness of pistachios. It’s a preparation that will amaze your guests for its elegance and blend of flavors.

Ingredients

12 fresh and cleaned king prawns
100 g of stracciatella
30 g of unsalted pistachios
60 ml of brandy
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnishing (optional)

Preparation

Start by roughly chopping the pistachios. You can use a knife or a chopper, but be careful not to grind them into powder. They must maintain a certain consistency to ensure the right crunchiness in the dish.
In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and sauté for about 1-2 minutes per side, until they turn a nice pink color and are slightly golden.
Deglaze the prawns with brandy. Be careful at this stage as a flame may ignite. Let the alcohol evaporate for a couple of minutes.
Lower the flame and adjust with salt and pepper.
Arrange the prawns on the plates. Add a generous spoonful of stracciatella next to them and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
If you wish, decorate with chopped fresh parsley to add a touch of color and freshness to the dish.

Serve immediately so the prawns are hot and the stracciatella maintains its creaminess.

Curiosity

In this recipe, the pairing between sea and land is truly unique: the prawns represent the freshness of the ocean, while the stracciatella and pistachios bring to mind the flavors of the mainland, particularly from southern Italy where these ingredients are very beloved. The brandy’s flambé adds an aromatic complexity that ties all the elements together.