TOMATO-GARLIC PRAWNS

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A spicy Thai-style dish with complex flavors that goes well with steamed or fried rice. I concocted this recipe after purchasing and preparing an off-the-shelf packet of ready-made tomato-garlic sauce in Malaysia.

Provided by GT in SA

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

750 g prawns, shelled and deveined, tails on
2 teaspoons flour (for thickening)
water
3 tablespoons oil, your preference (to saute prawns)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet until very hot but not smoking.
  • Meanwhile, mix ingredients for sauce.
  • Saute prawns in hot oil until they turn white/pink but are not completely cooked (approximately 3 minutes).
  • Turn heat down, add sauce, cover and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  • Mix flour with a small amount of water, add to sauce and cook until sauce has thickened (approximately 1 minute).
  • Serve with sides of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 236.2, Sodium 1969, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 26.6

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