Try this delicious recipe, such an indulgence. All the ingredients can be found at the Camden Produce Markets.
3 large raw lobster tails [or 18 very large peeled prawns]
olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons of chopped preserved lemons[flesh removed]
400g green beans, blanched and refreshed and halved
coriander leaves
flat leafed parsley
If you are using lobster tails, put a baking sheet in the oven and heat it to 220C/gas 7
Make a dressing by combining 1/4 cup olive oil [reserve 1 tbsp] with the lemon juice, 2 tbsp warm water, the chilli, preserved lemon and some sea salt in a bowl, and whisk thoroughly.
Put the beans, coriander and parsley in a bowl and add half the dressing. Toss gently and arrange on 6 serving plates.
Cut the lobster tails in half lengthways through the shell [leave the prawns whole] and season. Put a large frying pan over a high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and arrange the tails, cut side down in the pan [or just add the prawns]. Sear for two minutes. If using lobster tails put them on the hot baking sheet, shell side down and roast them for 10-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and just cooked. The prawns will need another minute in the pan on the other side. Top each salad with seafood and drizzle over the remaining dressing.
