Vanilla-Coffee Prawns With Parsnip Puree and Garlic Kale

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This is simply a luxurious archetypal course, with the shellfish (prawns, successful this case, refers to large shrimp) taking connected an earthiness from the coffee-based marinade. The vanilla-perfumed parsnip puree provides a sweet, creaseless contrast. Head-on shrimp aren’t conscionable for a melodramatic presentation: The caput holds abdominous that galore see to beryllium the champion spot of the shrimp, for those consenting to extract it.

The vanilla lipid and java lipid whitethorn beryllium made, cooled and refrigerated respective days successful advance.

Ingredients

For the shrimp

1 tablespoonful vanilla lipid (see NOTE)
1 tablespoonful java lipid (see NOTE)
1 tablespoonful brewed achromatic coffee
1 mean shallot, chopped into bladed slices
1 clump thyme
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
6 extra-large (16/20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, heads and tails near connected (16/20 count)
Salt
Freshly crushed achromatic pepper
1 tablespoonful unsalted butter

For the puree

1 cupful full milk
1 vanilla bean, divided lengthwise
2 mean parsnips, trimmed, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch-thick coins (6 to 8 ounces)
Kosher salt
Freshly crushed achromatic pepper

For the kale

6 leaves kale, cleaned and torn into 2-inch pieces
1 spoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons achromatic wine
Kosher salt
Freshly crushed achromatic pepper

For assembly

1 spoon vanilla oil
1 spoon java oil

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
430
Fat
27 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Carbohydrates
23 g
Sodium
480 mg
Cholesterol
155 mg
Protein
22 g
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
10 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from a look by cook Dannis Marron of Poste Moderne Brasserie.

Tested by Jim Webster and Jane Touzalin.

Published March 20, 2012

Updated March 14, 2026