You can part-cook this prawn risotto, just as they do in restaurants, then finish it in front of your dinner party guests. Impressive, easy to do and much less stressful. We've got lots more risotto recipes...
This recipe is part of my 1960s revival menu. In those days it used to be something simple but really luscious, yet over the years it has suffered from some very poor adaptations, not least watery prawns...
This lovely recipe from The Oriental's Cookery School in Bangkok has been slightly adjusted to accommodate Western ingredients without, I think, losing its authenticity. It's incredibly simple and easy...
As Creole cooking only ever uses green peppers (and the colour's nice), I've included a fresh pepper here. Otherwise, the equivalent amount from a jar of roasted peppers can be used without detracting...
For a contemporary version of a 1970's classic seafood starter, try our prawn and mango cocktail recipe. It's light and fruity, and makes for an impressive first course.