PRAWN ARRABIATA

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Quick and easy and very tasty. Most of the ingredients are store-cupboard stapes. You can substitute tinned tomatoes for the fresh if you prefer. Increase the amount of chili if you prefer a little more kick. Serve with linguine or rice with lemon juice squeezed through.

Provided by Snowbunny Andorra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 red chili, chopped
100 ml red wine
3 tablespoons tomato puree
6 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan and add the prawns. Sprinkle with salt and cook for a couple of minutes until just pink all the way through (don't overcook!).
  • Remove the prawns and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil, garlic, onion and chili to the pan and cook gently until the onion is translucent - do not brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, lemon juice and basil. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring regularly until the tomatoes start to break down a little.
  • Add the red wine and continue to simmer until the tomatoes are completely soft. Taste and season if required.
  • Add the prawns and cook until warmed through.
  • Stir in the parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 230.4, Sodium 445.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 11.7, Protein 35.1

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