Photo by Kelli
Langostinos Salteados (Sautéed Prawns)
1kg large prawns
50ml oil
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 clove chopped garlic
50ml dry sherry
2 Tbsp tomato sauce
1/4 tsp thyme
pinch salt and pepper
chopped parsley
1. Peel the prawns, leaving heads and tails intact, dry them.
2. In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic. When softened, add the prawns and turn up the heat. Stir-fry briefly, then add the sherry, tomato sauce, thyme and salt and pepper, with a little additional water as needed.
3. Cook just until the prawns are pinks and curled slightly.
4. Serve garnished with chopped parsley and crusty bread to sop up juices.