Prawn Youvetsi

from Local Paddo, Spring 2025, edited extract from Opal Recipes inspired by Greek Tavernas by Helena & Vikki Moursellas

Simple and tasty, but time consuming peeling the prawns

Prawn Stock

  • EVOO, prawn heads and shells
  • onion and garlic, fennel, bay leaf, black peppercorns
  • tomato paste

Youvetsi (which refers to the Greek clay pot, but I used a frypan, same as cooking risotto)

  • EVOO, onion
  • Garlic, oregano
  • tomato paste, risoni
  • prawn stock (as per above)
  • prawns (I used tiger prawns)

Topped with lemon zest, lemon juice and fennel fronds

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