Best Prawns Provencale Recipes

SHRIMP PROVENCAL

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For a gourmet meal this is very easy to prepare. Leftovers reheat well the next day too! Instead of using fresh shrimp like the recipe originally called (took too long the first time I did it) we now use frozen, raw, peeled and it tastes the exact same, but with 1/4 of the time! This is great over rice and served with French bread.

Provided by MICHELLE_F

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups red peppers, diced
1 cup chopped onion
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly saute shrimp until they turn pink, but are not cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, fennel seeds, and thyme; cook until the onion softens, about 8 minutes.
Stir in white wine, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp, and simmer until they are cooked and turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in the basil, and season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 322.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

PRAWNS PROVENCALE

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I learned how to make these prawns working for a caterer back in the '80s. Be sure to season the breadcrumbs well. Butterflying the prawns takes time, but practically everything except the baking can be done ahead of time. Serve with any number of dips (like lemon aioli) or just a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp

Time 28m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 pounds raw shrimp (16-20 per pound)
3 cloves garlic
kosher salt to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
⅓ cup olive oil
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 pinch kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Carefully remove shells and legs of prawns; leave the tail attached. To butterfly the prawns, cut a slit with a small sharp knife lengthwise down the belly side of shrimp, almost to the skin on the back. Open out like a book.
Place chopped garlic, large pinch kosher salt, oregano, and thyme in a mortar; pound and stir with a pestle a few seconds. Add 1 tablespoon fresh parsley. Pound and stir mixture until it turns into a paste, 1 or 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup olive oil; mix about 1 minute to infuse olive oil with herbs and garlic.
Place bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Transfer herb-garlic mixture to breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, pinch cayenne, remaining chopped parsley, and grated cheese. Mix with a fork to distribute ingredients evenly. Pinch a bit of the mixture; if it feels a bit dry and doesn't stick to your finger, drizzle in a bit more olive oil. Stir until mixture reaches desired consistency. 2 to 3 minutes.
Lightly but thoroughly coat cut side of prawns with crumb mixture; place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until cooked through and tails curl up, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 177.2 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 475.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SHRIMP PROVENçALE

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Provided by Jocelyne Roux

Categories Olive Shellfish Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Basil Shrimp Summer Bon Appétit Los Angeles California

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
3/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté just until pink, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to bowl. Add bell peppers, onion, thyme, garlic and fennel seeds to skillet. Sauté until onion softens, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, olives, wine and tomato paste; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer uncovered until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Mix in basil; season with salt and pepper.