Prawn Oil Recipe

Cooking a flawless meal is not just about getting the technique right, but it has also got a lot to do with the ingredients used. And what’s better than a dash of homemade flavoured oil to step up your food by a million notches? All you need is a bunch of discarded prawn heads and shells and some olive oil. You can use this prawn oil to cook a bevy of dishes like pasta, pan seared shrimps and prawns, and much more. Here is a quick and simple prawn oil recipe that you can whip up anytime and use immediately or even store for a later date! You’re welcome.

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Prawn Oil Recipe

Homemade prawn oil.

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Course

Condiments

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

cup MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 large onion finely diced, optional
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• reserved heads and shells from the prawns

Course Condiments Cook Time 30 minutes Servings cup MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 large onion finely diced, optional 1/4 tsp Salt reserved heads and shells from the prawns

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Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the onion, salt and the prawn heads and shells. Stir until the heads and shells are bright orange and fragrant.
2. Add the remaining oil and cook over very low heat, uncovered, for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour the oil through a fine sieve to remove any solids. Your prawn oil is ready!