Spicy King Prawns with Nduja Butter

This is one of the fastest and most impressive things you can cook in a pizza oven. King prawns tossed in nduja butter, seared at blistering heat, then finished with langoustines steamed on top. The nduja melts into a spicy, smoky butter sauce that you'll want to mop up with crusty bread. From cold pan to table in under ten minutes.

Ingredients

• Raw king prawns (allow 6-8 per person)
• Langoustines (optional but brilliant - 2-3 per person)
• A generous spoonful of nduja
• 1 large knob of butter
• Salt and pepper
• Crusty bread, for serving

Method

1. Preheat your pizza oven to 400-450°C with a cast-iron pan or skillet inside. Give the pan a good 3 minutes to get properly hot.
2. While the pan heats, mix the nduja with a teaspoon of softened butter until the spice is evenly blended through.
3. Toss the king prawns with the nduja butter, coating them well. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat slightly if your oven allows (move the pan to a cooler spot). Pour the seasoned prawns into the sizzling pan - they should hiss and spit immediately.
5. Turn the prawns with a spoon after a minute. If using langoustines, place them on top of the prawns now.
6. Cover the pan loosely with foil to create steam, which will cook the langoustines through. Leave for 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and cook for a final minute uncovered to concentrate the buttery sauce.
8. Serve immediately in the pan with plenty of crusty bread for the sauce.