Old Bay Prawns/Shrimp in Wine With a Spicy Cream Di

Name: Old Bay Prawns/Shrimp in Wine With a Spicy Cream Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg king prawns or 1 kg shrimp, raw and unpeeled; 2 glasses dry white wine, I used Chardonnay; 1 small shallots or 1 small onion, peeled and diced finely; 2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and diced finely; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 lemon, cut in half; water; 6 tablespoons high quality ready-made mayonnaise or 6 tablespoons home-made mayonnaise; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce or 3 dashes any other hot chili sauce; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 teaspoon garlic granules or 2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and minced; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 kg king prawns or 1 kg shrimp, raw and unpeeled
2 glasses dry white wine, I used Chardonnay
1 small shallots or 1 small onion, peeled and diced finely
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and diced finely
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon, cut in half
water
6 tablespoons high quality ready-made mayonnaise or 6 tablespoons home-made mayonnaise
3 dashes Tabasco sauce or 3 dashes any other hot chili sauce
12 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon garlic granules or 2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and minced
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Put the prawns/shrimp into a large pan and add the wine, lemon halves, onion or shallot and garlic.
2
Add the water to just cover the prawns/shrimp, and then add the Old Bay seasoning.
3
Stir well.
4
Cook over a high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and cooked.
5
Strain the prawns/shrimp (keeping the cooking liquor for a soup or fish sauce ~ I often freeze it until I need it.)
6
and place them into a large bowl.
7
Allow lots of paper napkins and a spare bowl for the prawn/shrimp peelings and eat immediately with a mixed salad, crusty bread and the spicy dip.
8
To make the dip, just whiz or mix all the ingredients together and taste before adjusting the seasoning ~ we like it very spicy.
9
Serve in a separate bowl or in individual dishes with the prawns/shrimp.

578

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg king prawns or 1 kg shrimp, raw and unpeeled, 2 glasses dry white wine, I used Chardonnay, 1 small shallots or 1 small onion, peeled and diced finely, 2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and diced finely, and more.

Yes, Old Bay Prawns/Shrimp in Wine With a Spicy Cream Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old Bay Prawns/Shrimp in Wine With a Spicy Cream Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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