Ingredients

  • 8 thin slices bacon
  • 8 roasted jalapenos, split in 1/2 and seeded
  • 16 large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese (Chihuahua cheese is great here too!)
  • 3/4 cup cream

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut each piece of bacon in half and put them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until just half cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Hold 1 strip the roasted jalapeno in the belly of each prawn and wrap it with half a piece of bacon.
  • Secure with a toothpick and season with pepper, to taste.
  • Arrange the prawns on parchment lined baking sheet and bake until the prawns are just cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the cheese sauce by adding the cheese and cream to a glass bowl.
  • Put the bowl over a pot of simmering water, being sure that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.
  • Slowly stir until the cheese is melted into the cream and is fully blended.
  • Transfer the prawns to a serving platter and serve the cheese sauce alongside.
  • Enjoy!