Prawns alla Busara

A traditional seafood dish featuring large prawns simmered in a rich tomato, garlic, and white wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 461.3 kcals 1845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 65.5 grams
Fat 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
28 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
1
piece
Bread
crusty, to serve
Liquids
250
ml
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
1
tsp
1
handful
Parsley
roughly chopped flatleaf
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
100
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra to serve
Seafood
24
piece
Prawns
large, raw, whole
Vegetables
3
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
2
piece
Tomato
peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Heat 70ml of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and add garlic and shallots.
  • Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, chilli flakes, saffron, and 2.5ml of salt.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, then add wine and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add 100ml of water and the remaining salt, then simmer and reduce for 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in another pan and fry prawns for 1 minute.
  • Add prawns to the sauce, season with pepper, and stir in breadcrumbs to thicken.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.