Description
Spot Prawns In Tomato Fennel Broth is a light yet deeply flavorful seafood dish made with sweet prawns, tender fennel, ripe tomatoes, and a citrus infused vegetable broth. This recipe delivers a restaurant quality experience at home using simple techniques and fresh ingredients, perfect for an elegant dinner or refined everyday meal.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh shallot finely chopped
Garlic clove minced
Anise seed
Hot pepper flakes
Large ripe tomato diced
Fresh fennel bulb diced with fronds reserved
Vegetable broth
Navel orange zest and juice
Fresh spot prawns whole or peeled
Fresh parsley coarsely chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat until gently shimmering
Add chopped shallot and cook slowly until soft and translucent without browning
Stir in garlic anise seed and hot pepper flakes and cook briefly until fragrant
Add diced tomato and cook until softened and slightly broken down
Add diced fennel and cook until just tender while still holding shape
Pour in vegetable broth then add orange zest and juice and bring to a gentle simmer
Warm serving bowls while broth simmers
Add spot prawns to the broth and cook gently until just opaque and tender
Remove from heat immediately once prawns are cooked
Ladle prawns and broth into warm bowls
Garnish with parsley and reserved fennel fronds and serve immediately
Notes
Use the freshest spot prawns available for the sweetest flavor
Avoid boiling the broth as high heat can toughen the prawns
Orange zest adds brightness so avoid skipping this step
The broth can be prepared ahead but prawns should always be cooked just before serving
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean inspired