Ingredients
1/4 cup whole raw almonds
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 prawns, shells and heads intact
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet in oven, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely; coarsely chop.
Process almonds, basil, parsley, anchovies, and garlic in a food processor until combined. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup pistou for dipping.
Heat a grill to medium-high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for just 3 to 4 seconds). Toss prawns with remaining pistou. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and reserved pistou for dipping.
