Roasted Prawns

Directions

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Season the prawns with the olive oil and essence.

In a sauté pan, sear the prawns on one side for 1 minute.

Place the prawns in the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes or until done.

For the potatoes: In a saucepot, combine the potatoes and salted water together.

Bring up to a boil and reduce the heat, Cook the potatoes until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, Remove from heat and drain.

Place the cream in a saucepot and bring up to a boil, remove from the heat.

Place the spinach in a food processor and pour in the hot cream.

Purée until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes back on the stove.

Add the spinach cream and butter to the potatoes.

With a potato masher, mash the potatoes until fairly smooth.

Season with salt and pepper.

For the sauce: In a sauce pan, heat the remaining olive oil.

Add the peppers, onions, garlic, basil, cayenne and cook for 3 minutes, Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in stock and the cream and bring to a full boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

With a hand-held blender, purée the sauce until smooth.

Spoon the sauce in the center of the platter.

Mound the potatoes in the center of the sauce.

Place the prawns around the potatoes. Garnish with fried spinach and Essence.