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Portuguese-Style Garlic & Peri-Peri Prawns<\/p>\n
This classic Mozambican-Portuguese dish features succulent prawns cooked in a vibrant garlic, chili, and white wine sauce.<\/p>\n
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Servings: 2\u20133<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/p>\n
1 lb (450g) large prawns, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)<\/p>\n
3 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n
2 tbsp unsalted butter<\/p>\n
5\u20136 garlic cloves, finely minced<\/p>\n
1 to 2 red birds eye chilis (or piri-piri chilis), finely chopped (adjust to heat preference)<\/p>\n
1\/3 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Vinho Verde)<\/p>\n
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n
1 tsp smoked paprika<\/p>\n
Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste<\/p>\n
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped<\/p>\n
Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving<\/p>\n
Instructions<\/p>\n
Season the Prawns: Pat the prawns dry with a paper towel. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.<\/p>\n
Sear the Prawns: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns in a single layer and sear for 1\u20132 minutes per side until lightly pink, then remove them onto a plate (they will finish cooking in the sauce).<\/p>\n
Build the Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, butter, garlic, and chopped chilis to the pan. Saut\u00e9 for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.<\/p>\n
Deglaze: Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer for 2\u20133 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off and the liquid to reduce slightly.<\/p>\n
Combine & Finish: Return the prawns (and any accumulated juices) to the skillet. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until fully coated and cooked through. Remove from heat immediately.<\/p>\n
Serve: Stir in the fresh parsley and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges and plenty of warm, crusty bread to soak up the garlic-wine sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Portuguese-Style Garlic & Peri-Peri Prawns This classic Mozambican-Portuguese dish features succulent prawns cooked in a vibrant garlic, chili, and white wine sauce. Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Servings: 2\u20133 Ingredients 1 lb (450g) large prawns, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional) 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 5\u20136 garlic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-swoosh0018"],"yoast_head":"\n