Garlic Chilli Shrimp with Homemade Crusty Bread

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Activate the yeast10 min

   Mix the warm water and yeast together and leave for 10 minutes until foamy.

   WaterYeast
2. 02
   Step 2Knead the dough9 min

   Add the flour and salt, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   Bread flourSalt
3. 03
   Step 3Prove the dough

   Cover and leave to double in size.

4. 04
   Step 4Shape and rest dough30 min

   Shape into a ball, place into a floured banneton (or bowl lined with a floured tea towel) and leave for another 30 minutes.

   Note

   A bowl lined with a floured tea towel can be used instead of a banneton.

5. 05
   Step 5Bake with lid on20 min

   Bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 250°C with the lid on for 20 minutes.

6. 06
   Step 6Bake until golden20 min

   Remove the lid, reduce to 220°C and bake for a further 20 minutes until golden.

7. 07
   Step 7Cool the bread

   Leave to cool completely.

8. 08
   Step 8Melt butter with oil

   Heat the olive oil and butter over a medium heat.

   ButterOlive oil
9. 09
   Step 9Cook garlic and chilli1m 30s

   Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

   GarlicChili pepper
10. 10
    Step 10Cook the prawns4 min

    Add the prawns, season with salt and pepper, and cook for around 2 minutes per side until just cooked through.

    PrawnsSaltBlack pepper
11. 11
    Step 11Finish with lemon and parsley

    Finish with the lemon juice and parsley.

    LemonParsley
12. 12
    Step 12Toast and serve

    Slice and lightly toast the bread, spoon over the garlic chilli shrimp and all of that buttery sauce.