Lemony Prawn Risotto

Ingredients

1 bag of prawns, defrosted
3 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 litre vegetable or fish stock, hot
1 onion, finely chopped
300 g rice
1 small glass white wine
200 g frozen peas
1 lemon

Method

  1. If the prawns are shelled, peel them, and make fish stock with the heads and shells.
  2. Saute the onion until softened, add the chilli and continue to cook gently.
  3. Add the rice and stir until it’s all covered in the oil.
  4. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer.
  5. Add the prawns and peas and stir, then leave covered and simmering very gently for 15 mins.
  6. Add the lemon juice and zest if available.  When the rice has absorbed most of the liquid it’s ready.