defrosting prawns

[Olive]

whats the best way to defrost frozen prawns?? im making risotto, there de-shelled/de veined etc...

[Tinks]

I'd probably put them into a bowl of cold water and change the water every 10 mins or so or even run them under cold water.

[Olive]

thanks tinks trying that now!

[{sarah}]

Technically you're supposed to defrost them overnight in the fridge, but it sounds like it's too late for that?!

Are they already cooked or raw?

[*Beema*]

I'd probably put them into a bowl of cold water and change the water every 10 mins or so or even run them under cold water.

That is the way MIL taught me and she is a chef Also add a little salt to the water too... mmmmm prawns

[Olive]

sarah they were raw, the water trick worked well!!
risotto was wonderful too!!
beema glad i did it right!!

[*Beema*]

Glad it woked!

ooohhh I missed the risotto bit, what recipe did you use, DH would eat risotto if it had prawns in it

[Olive]

i cheated and made it in the microwave but it was delish...

Working woman's risotto

1 tbs olive oil
1 large brown onion, finely chopped
220g (1 cup) arborio rice
200g small cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
625ml (2 1/2 cups) chicken stock
125ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine
850g green prawns, peeled, coarsely chopped
30g butter
2 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley
Method
Combine the oil and onion in a deep microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on High/800watts/100% for 4 minutes.
Add the rice, mushroom, stock and wine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook, covered, on High/800watts/100% for 10 minutes. Stir. Cook, covered, on High/800watts/100% for a further 10 minutes.
Add the prawns, butter and half the parsley. Stir to combine. Set aside, covered, for 5 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley to serve

i added zuchinni and parmasen cheese!
i also added more water when i added the prawns and cooked for another minute, im paranoid about not cooking seafood properly, i also took out portions for the girls prior to adding the prawns