
Scampi Provençale with Aïoli
Prep time: 30 minServes: 4
Pairs with
The prawns' sweetness and the garlicky aïoli enjoy a fresh, aromatic white or dry rosé — Bandol rosé or Vermentino.
Ingredients
- 800 g large prawns, whole with shell
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 400 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Chilli flakes
- Salt
- Aïoli:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 150 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt
Method
- 1Aïoli: Blend garlic, egg yolk and mustard. Drizzle in the oil while blending. Season with lemon juice and salt.
- 2Sear the prawns in olive oil over high heat for 2 minutes per side. Add garlic and chilli flakes. Cook 30 seconds.
- 3Add the tomatoes and wine. Cook for 3 minutes. Scatter with herbs.
- 4Serve with the aïoli and crusty bread. Eat with your hands.
