Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2016 in
Appetizer Recipes
Portuguese Garlic Prawns
This Portuguese garlic prawns recipe is made in a cataplana and is one of Portugal's most popular appetizers.
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| Cooking Time | n/a |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1 lb of tiger prawns3 cloves garlicJuice of one lemonCoarse sea salt1 cup dry white winePiri-piriCoarse Chopped coriander3 tablespoons olive oil
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Preparation
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- Dry the peeled prawns with paper towels, season them with salt and a little lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in cataplana (Portuguese dish).
- Add the finely chopped garlic.
- Once garlic takes color, add the prawns, a few drops of piri-piri sauce (Portuguese chili), and fry them until they take color.
- Add the white wine and sprinkle with coarsely chopped coriander.
- Put the lid on and let it simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Shake the catapla dish a few times during cooking.
- In Portugal this is served in a soup plate or pasta dish.
- Dip country bread in the sauce.
Courtesy Isabel Lars, isabellars.wordpress.com
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 2 |
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
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| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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