Coronation Prawn Vol-au-vents

Shortcrust pastry cases filled with cooked prawns and a creamy curry sauce, finished with almonds and spring onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 423.8 kcals 2542.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.7 grams 124.2 grams
Fat 32.1 grams 192.6 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Curry Paste
mixed with 1 tbsp water
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
15
g
GrainsCereals
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Almonds
flaked
Seafood
18
piece
King Prawns
cooked and peeled
Vegetables
3
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll the pastry on a floured surface to 5mm thick.
  • Cut out twelve 9cm circles and remove the centers from six of them.
  • Place full circles on a tray, brush with egg, and top with the ring circles.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour to form a paste.
  • Whisk in hot fish stock and curry paste then season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer the sauce for 10 to 12 minutes until thickened.
  • Whisk the egg yolk and cream together and stir into the sauce.
  • Fold in prawns, almonds, and spring onions.
  • Spoon the mixture into pastry shells and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes.