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Simple Pan Fried Prawns with Tomato & Basil

Iron Chef Shellie
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Ingredients
  

  • 40 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 long red chilli, deseeded, sliced
  • 1 kg large green prawns
  • 60 ml dry white wine
  • 400 g MUTTI Sugo Semplice Basil
  • 200 g Greek feta, crumbled

To Serve

  • Basil leaves
  • Flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
  • Crusty bread

Instructions
 

  • Peel the prawns, leaving as many heads and tails attached. Devein the prawns and set aside till required.
  • Heat half the oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli, cook, stirring for half a minute.
  • Add half the prawns and cook, turning, for a further 1 minute or until starting to colour. Remove from pan and set aside and repeat with remaining oil and prawns.
  • Increase heat to high, return all prawns to the pan then add white wine and bring to the boil.
  • Add the MUTTI Sugo Semplice Basil to the prawns, add a little water to rinse out the bottle and pour that into the pan as well.
  • Stir through the sauce and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly. 
  • Top with basil leaves, chopped parsley, feta and serve with crusty bread.