Prawn Arrabiata

Name: Prawn Arrabiata
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 red chili, chopped; 100 ml red wine; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 6 large tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 red chili, chopped
100 ml red wine
3 tablespoons tomato puree
6 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan and add the prawns. Sprinkle with salt and cook for a couple of minutes until just pink all the way through (don't overcook!).
2

Remove the prawns and set aside.
3

Add the remaining oil, garlic, onion and chili to the pan and cook gently until the onion is translucent - do not brown.
4

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon juice and basil. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring regularly until the tomatoes start to break down a little.
5

Add the red wine and continue to simmer until the tomatoes are completely soft. Taste and season if required.
6

Add the prawns and cook until warmed through.
7

Stir in the parsley just before serving.