Leek & prawn gratin

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Leek & prawn gratin
20 min.
6
210kcal

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If you're searching for a scrumptious side dish that's both quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress, look no further than this delectable Leek & Prawn Gratin. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this gluten-free delight comes together in just 20 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.

The star of this recipe is the combination of tender leeks and succulent tiger prawns, which brings a delightful sweetness and a touch of luxury to any meal. The dish is further elevated by a creamy, rich sauce made from whipping cream and a traditional hollandaise, infused with fresh herbs like parsley and coriander. With each bite, you'll experience a beautiful harmony of flavors and textures, making it a go-to dish for seafood lovers and those looking to impress without breaking a sweat.

You can effortlessly prepare this Leek & Prawn Gratin as an enticing side dish or even as a light main course. The ease of preparation combined with its sophisticated profile makes it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. So why not treat yourself and those you love to this exquisite dish? Dive in, and let the vibrant flavors of leeks and prawns transport you to gourmet heaven.

Ingredients

  • medium leek 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • servings salt (see tip below)
  • knob butter 
  • 250 tiger prawns raw peeled
  • 100 ml whipping cream 
  •  knorr hollandaise sauce well (see 'Goes with' below)
  • handful parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Top and tail the leeks, then slit in half and wash well. Slice thinly and drain.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and saut the leeks for about 5 mins until softened and reduced by two-thirds. Season with curry salt and mix in a knob of butter, if liked. Tip into a bowl.
  3. Heat the grill to high.
  4. Wipe out the pan and heat with the remaining oil. Season the prawns with more curry salt to taste and stir-fry until just pink.
  5. Mix into the leeks.
  6. Whip the cream to form soft peaks and fold into the hollandaise along with the herbs, then fold into the leeks and prawns. Divide between six gratin dishes and brown under the grill, about 5 mins.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein13.22%
Fat69.38%
Carbs17.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.137826059176%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
1.59mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.43kcal
10.52%
Fat:16.54g
25.44%
Saturated Fat:6.7g
41.9%
Carbohydrates:9.34g
3.11%
Net Carbohydrates:8.24g
3%
Sugar:2.81g
3.12%
Cholesterol:78.99mg
26.33%
Sodium:469.9mg
20.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.09g
14.18%
Vitamin K:43.94µg
41.85%
Vitamin A:1454.17IU
29.08%
Selenium:13.47µg
19.24%
Vitamin E:2.34mg
15.63%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.96%
Phosphorus:133.38mg
13.34%
Folate:47.68µg
11.92%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.6%
Vitamin C:8.11mg
9.83%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.25%
Iron:1.43mg
7.96%
Copper:0.15mg
7.5%
Calcium:70.52mg
7.05%
Magnesium:27.36mg
6.84%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5%
Potassium:174.45mg
4.98%
Fiber:1.09g
4.36%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.51%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.38%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.2%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.62%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.07%