Sugarrushkid's Peppered Prawns With Leek Parcels

Name: Sugarrushkid's Peppered Prawns With Leek Parcels
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Yield: 10-12 parcels, 3-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium leek; 125 g large uncooked prawns; 5 ml vegetable oil; 1/4 garlic clove, crushed; 2 1/2 ml fish sauce; 1 1/4 ml brown sugar; 1 1/4 ml cracked black pepper; 2 1/2 ml freshly chopped coriander leaves; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package phyllo pastry sheets; 31 1/4 g butter, melted

Submitted by sugarrushkid

"Servings, prep and cooking times are a guesstimate. This recipe is my final development from my GCSE Food Technology Coursework, which I did 2 years ago."

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Ready In:: 1hr 7mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 10-12 parcels
Serves:: 3-5

ingredients

1 medium leek
125 g large uncooked prawns
5 ml vegetable oil
¹⁄₄ garlic clove, crushed
2 ¹⁄₂ ml fish sauce
1 ¹⁄₄ ml brown sugar
1 ¹⁄₄ ml cracked black pepper
2 ¹⁄₂ ml freshly chopped coriander leaves
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package phyllo pastry sheets
31 ¹⁄₄ g butter, melted

directions

Cut leek into 3cm pieces. Cook leek in large pan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain.
Shell prawns including the tail. Cut along centre back of prawns, remove vein, flatten prawns slightly.
Marinade prawns in the oil, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and pepper.
Cut the phyllo pastry sheets widthways in 4cm (1½inch) strips.
Place the strips on non-stick baking parchment and cover with a slightly damp tea towel.
Brush one strip with melted butter and place another strip across like a cross.
Place a couple of slices of leek in the centre, top with a couple of prawns.
Sprinkle over some coriander.
Draw up the sides, pinching the top together to make a parcel shape.
Repeat the process to make further parcels.
Place on a greased baking tray and brush with melted butter.
Bake in the oven at 220°C (420°F) for 7 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve hot.

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