PRAWNS PERI-PERI

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Taken from epicurious .com and posted for ZWT. "Our appreciation of peri-peri prawns comes from Mozambique, where these shellfish are cooked in the traditional Portuguese style." Cook/prep time DOES NOT include time for sauce to 'age'. According to the recipe, 2 weeks is the optimal time for this flavorful sauce to age. You will not use all of the sauce made, for this recipe; there will be leftover sauce, for next time!

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4 entrees, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 -24 large prawns (large shrimp)
3/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons peri-peri, sauce (recipe below)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
1 1/2 ounces red chilies, very finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups olive oil
1 pared small lemon, rind of (use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin in thin strips)

Steps:

  • PERI-PERI SAUCE.
  • **Mix the ingredients together in a bottle and shake well. You can make the sauce ahead and store it in the fridge; the flavour improves with age, reaching its peak at two weeks.**.
  • Slit prawns down their backs and devein.
  • Leave heads on, or remove them if you prefer.
  • Depending on the size of your frying pan, cook them in one or two batches.
  • Heat the butter gently and add the garlic and lemon juice.
  • Don't let the garlic burn.
  • Add prawns and peri-peri sauce. (Shake first to make sure you get some of the chilli and garlic as well.).
  • Sizzle for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently, until cooked.
  • Season with salt and pepper and tip into a warm serving bowl.
  • Garnish, if you wish, with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with rice or bread and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1292.7, Fat 142.9, SaturatedFat 36.8, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 460.8, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.6

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