Prawns Sambuca Recipe

Name: Prawns Sambuca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 ounces olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots; 16 Monterey Bay prawns; 3 ounces Chardonnay or dry white wine; 2 ounces liquorice liqueur; 1/4 cup diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon; Salt and pepper; 4 ounces sweet butter; 12 ounces linguini, cooked; 4 sprigs tarragon; 4 chives

Servings: persons

4 ounces olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
16 Monterey Bay prawns
3 ounces Chardonnay or dry white wine
2 ounces liquorice liqueur
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
Salt and pepper
4 ounces sweet butter
12 ounces linguini, cooked
4 sprigs tarragon
4 chives

1
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic, shallots, and prawns, and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and add the wine and liqueur.
4
Return the pan to the heat and carefully flambee.
5
Add the tomatoes and tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook for 2 more minutes.
7
Add the butter and reduce slightly.
8
Add the cooked pasta and toss well.
9
Garnish each serving with a tarragon leaf and chives.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots, 16 Monterey Bay prawns, and more.

Yes, Prawns Sambuca falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Prawns Sambuca

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