Prawns with Almond Sauce
Elevate your seafood repertoire with this luxurious recipe for Prawns with Almond Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances rich, nutty flavors with the delicate sweetness of prawns. Juicy prawns are simmered in a velvety almond-based sauce made from toasted blanched almonds, creamy heavy cream, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, paprika, and a splash of white wine. The sauce’s nutty depth is complemented by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a garnish of vibrant parsley, making each bite irresistibly flavorful. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this gourmet-style dish is perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself on a weeknight. Serve it over fluffy rice, tender pasta, or with crusty bread to savor every drop of the luscious sauce. Discover a delightful blend of textures and flavors with this elegant seafood recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 100 grams blanched almonds
- 1 medium, finely diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 milliliters vegetable or chicken stock
- 100 milliliters white wine
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the blanched almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Place the toasted almonds in a food processor and blitz until they are finely ground, almost like a powder. Be careful not to over-process, as it might turn into almond butter.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavor to intensify.
Add the ground almonds to the pan along with the vegetable or chicken stock. Stir well to create a smooth sauce base.
Stir in the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Add the raw prawns to the sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.
Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
Remove the pan from the heat and garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the prawns with almond sauce immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.1 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1045 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 4060 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 146.4 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2589 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
