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Saltimbocca prawn rolls

Name: Saltimbocca prawn rolls recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 extra-large green king prawns or cooked king prawns; 8 bacon rashers; 4 hot dog (or soft bread rolls), halved horizontally; Soft unsalted butter, to spread; 1/4 iceberg lettuce, shredded or torn; 1 sheet seasoned nori, crumbled; Fried sage & potato chips, to serve; 1/2 cup (150g) mayonnaise; 1/4 tsp paprika; 2 tbs baby capers, rinsed, drained; 1tbs finely chopped parsley; Zest & juice of 1 lemon

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by Monty Koludrovic

Jul 26, 2020

“This recipe is not for the traditionalists. It’s for people who like smashing prawn rolls in the sun! It’s all about the soft long rolls filled with butter, king prawn, capers, parsley and lemon, topped with crispy bacon and shredded lettuce, plus crispy sage and seaweed crunchy bits." – Monty Koludrovic

12 extra-large green king prawns or cooked king prawns
8 bacon rashers
4 hot dog (or soft bread rolls), halved horizontally
Soft unsalted butter, to spread
1/4 iceberg lettuce, shredded or torn
1 sheet seasoned nori, crumbled
Fried sage & potato chips, to serve

Sauce

1/2 cup (150g) mayonnaise
1/4 tsp paprika
2 tbs baby capers, rinsed, drained
1tbs finely chopped parsley
Zest & juice of 1 lemon

Method

1.

To cook the prawns, fill a saucepan three quarters full with well-salted water. Add prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until just cooked. Strain and refresh in iced water. Peel and clean prawns, removing and discarding the digestive tract, shells and heads. Cut prawn meat into 1cm pieces and set aside.
2.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 2 large oven trays and line with baking paper.
3.

Place bacon on prepared trays and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool until ready to use.
4.

For the sauce, place mayonnaise, paprika, capers, parsley, lemon zest and juice in a bowl and stir to combine.
5.

Add the prawns to the sauce, season to taste and stir to combine. Set aside.
6.

Butter each bread roll liberally. To assemble, layer the lettuce, prawn mixture, crispy bacon, then seasoned nori and crispy sage. Serve immediately with your favourite chips on the side.