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Sauteed Prawns

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram prawns
  • 150 grams chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 glass water or white wine
  • 30 grams parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and red pepper

Directions

  1. Wash the prawns thoroughly, breaking off the feelers or legs which are too long.
  2. Fry the chopped onion in a heavy frying pan until golden. Add the prawns and continue cooking until they turn red in color.
  3. Season and add a glass of water or dry white wine to the pan, then the crushed cloves of garlic and a light sprinkling of paprika.
  4. Cover the pan and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Check the seasoning, sprinkle over the fresh parsley and serve hot.
Yield
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