Method
Method for Stock
Sweat off the prawn heads in the vegetable oil until they take on orange colour.
Add vegetables, spices, red pepper/tomato paste.
Deglaze with ouzo and cover with water, approx. two inches above the ingredients.
Bring to the boil & simmer for 30 mins; skim any impurities that come to the top.
Strain through a fine sieve twice, really pushing down to extract as much flavour as possible.
Method for Prawn Youvetsi
In a shallow saucepan add olive oil & shallots.
Add prawns, seal on both sides & remove from pan.
Add diced tomato, oregano, salt & pepper.
Put the prawns back into the saucepan, deglaze with ouzo.
Add pasta and enough prawn stock to cover.
Simmer for 3-4 min
Finish with fresh parsley & fetta (optional)
