PAPEETE TAHITIAN PRAWNS

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Simple and quick. Love those shrimp, can't get enough of them! I usually up the garlic to 3-4 cloves. Cooking time is estimated depending on the size of your prawns.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Polynesian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb prawns
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (just a pinch, add if more heat is required)
4 ounces dry white wine (or water)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Wash prawns.
  • Brown the chopped onion in a heavy frying pan until golden.
  • Add the prawns and continue cooking until they turn pinkish-red in color.
  • Season and add a glass of dry white wine or water to the pan, then the crushed cloves of garlic and paprika.
  • Cover the pan and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Check the seasoning, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 935.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 15.8

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