Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Spicy Prawns in a Zesty Mediterranean Sauce
Learn how to whip up spicy prawns in a vibrant sauce – a quick and simple dish perfect for any occasion!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg of prawns
- ✓ 200 g of tomato passata
- ✓ 100 g of plum tomatoes
- ✓ 1 onion
- ✓ Wild fennel
- ✓ 1 clove of garlic
- ✓ A sprig of fresh parsley
- ✓ Red chilli, chopped
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Spicy prawns in sauce capture the vibrancy and warmth of Mediterranean cooking, making them an ideal choice for a light summer supper. Rooted in Sicilian tradition, this recipe marries fresh prawns with a rich, flavoursome, and lightly spiced sauce that beautifully enhances the natural sweetness of the shellfish. The tender prawns pair wonderfully with the zingy sauce, creating a harmony of flavours that delights from the very first bite. Best enjoyed on a balmy evening, accompanied by a chilled glass of Sicilian white wine, it’s a dish that never fails to impress.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Blanch the prawns in lightly salted water, then peel and devein them.
- 2
In a frying pan, gently soften the sliced onion and crushed garlic in warm extra virgin olive oil.
- 3
Add the tomato passata and allow it to reduce slightly.
- 4
Stir in the chopped plum tomatoes, prawns, finely chopped wild fennel and pieces of chilli.
- 5
Season with salt and let it cook for around eight minutes.
- 6
Serve the prawns smothered in the spicy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and a twist of freshly ground black pepper.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra kick, try grating some fresh ginger into the sauce for a more intense aroma. If you prefer a milder dish, simply use less chilli.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked dish for up to a month.
- • Warm gently in a pan before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair these spicy prawns with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Ansonica – a crisp Sicilian white that really lifts the freshness of the dish.
Do give this lovely Sicilian-inspired spicy prawn dish a go at home – it’s wonderfully straightforward and packed with sun-drenched flavours. Perfect for sharing with friends or family on a warm evening, it’s guaranteed to brighten up any meal with a little Mediterranean sunshine. Once you’ve tried it, do share your thoughts and stories, as food always tastes best when shared.
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