This is an exquisite, decadent dish perfect for summer.

Preparation time 30 minutes

Tools you will need:

Cutting board, sharp chef’s knife, sauté pan, sheet tray, large bowl for serving

Serves 6-8

Tequila Prawns with Cilantro, Basil, Honey, and Sweet Peppers

Ingredients

3-4 pounds of large prawns, or 14/16 shrimp

3 tablespoons of butter for sautéing

2 cloves garlic, crushed

¼ cup gold tequila

1 large red pepper de-seeded and chopped into 1-inch squares

1 large yellow pepper, de-seeded and chopped into 1-inch squares

1 large orange pepper de-seeded and chopped into 1-inch squares

zest of 2 lemons, plus juice

zest of 2 limes, plus juice

3 tablespoons good quality organic honey

1 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chop

1 bunch fresh basil, rough chop

1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper

½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt

Directions

De-vein and peel shrimp if necessary- it’s always easier to buy the prawns pre-prepared. Place a generous amount of salt and pepper on the prawns. Set aside.

Place the sauté pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Put the butter in the pan and let melt- add the crushed garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Carefully place the shrimp in the pan being careful not to overlap- the shrimp should cook for 2-3 minutes a side- be very careful to not over-cook. You may need to sauté the shrimp in several small batches.

Set aside all of the cooked shrimp on a large sheet tray and let cool.

Place the chopped peppers in the same pan that the shrimp was cooked in, and sauté on high heat for 3 minutes.

Put the cooked peppers in a large bowl.

Deglaze the pan with the tequila. Turn off the heat- add the lemon juice, lime juice and honey- stir with a whisk making sure to get all of the flavor bits off the bottom of the pan.

Place the cooked shrimp in the bowl with the peppers. Add the liquid from sauté pan along with the lemon zest, lime zest, and organic honey.

Add the cilantro, and basil.

Stir this mixture gently making sure NOT to bruise the shrimp.

Lastly, season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Difference between Shrimp and Prawns:

*Shrimp have branching gills, a side plate that overlays segments in front and behind, and carry their eggs outside of their bodies beneath their tails.

*Prawns have lamellar gills, side plates that overlap tile-like from front to back, and carry their eggs inside their bodies near their tails.