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Greek Meze: Flambéed Prawns

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 5)

Ingredients

  • 400 g tomato (s), ripe
  • 1 onion (s)
  • 3 clove (s) garlic
  • 1 chilli pepper (s), red
  • 1 small pointed pepper, green
  • 1 bunch parsley, smooth
  • 1 kg shrimp (s), ready to cook, with shell
  • 200 ml ouzo
  • 250 g hard cheese, Greek
  • Salt and pepper, freshly ground
  • Olive oil for frying
Greek Meze: Flambéed Prawns
Greek Meze: Flambéed Prawns

Instructions

  1. Dice the tomatoes and fry them in a pan with the chopped garlic and finely chopped onions.
  2. Cut the chilli pepper and pointed pepper into rings and add them as well. Season with chilli flakes, chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
  3. In a hot pan with oil, fry the prawns briefly on both sides and deglaze with the tomato sauce. Pour the ouzo over and flambé. Arrange on a platter and grate the cheese over it.
  4. Tip:
  5. If you use peeled prawns, you can also fill the finished dish into small pans and bake it with the cheese in the oven.
Editorial Staff

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