Name: Pea and prawn crostini recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes: 12
Ingredients: 250g frozen petit pois, defrosted; ½ lemon, juice; 1 garlic clove, crushed; few leaves fresh mint, torn; 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; baguette, sliced thinly into 12 slices; 36 small peeled prawns; handful fresh pea shoots

By GoodtoKnow

published 2 June 2019

in Recipes

Pea and prawn crostini would make the perfect party canape or starter to share. They can be rustled up in just 15 mins so are a quick and easy option. The pea and prawns on toasted baguette slices come to life with fresh mint, lemon juice and garlic.

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Ingredients

250g frozen petit pois, defrosted
½ lemon, juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
few leaves fresh mint, torn
1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
baguette, sliced thinly into 12 slices
36 small peeled prawns
handful fresh pea shoots

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Method

Blitz together the peas, a squeeze of lemon juice, the garlic, mint and the oil with seasoning. Chill until ready to serve.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking tray and drizzle with the oil. Grill until lightly toasted on both sides.
Arrange on a serving platter and top each one with a spoonful of pea puree. Top with 3 prawns each and garnish with pea shoots.

Top Tip for making Pea and prawn crostini

Swap the prawns for other seafood instead like scallops or mussels

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