Prawn Gumbo
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Here's my go to prawn gumbo recipe that I make whenever I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend cooking. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, and honestly, it's one of the easiest showstopping dishes you can make. Prawns are packed with lean protein and selenium, which is wonderful for your immune system, and combined with the vibrant bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes, you're getting so much flavor and nutrition in every spoonful. Best part? It won't break the bank either. Give this a try and you'll see why it's become my favorite weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 400prawns
- 473 mlonion
- 237 mlbell pepper
- 200 gtomato paste
- 400 mltomato puree
- 500 mlfish stock
- 10 gpaprika
- 710 mlgarlic
- 20 gchili flakes
- 8 gsalt
- 4 gblack pepper
- 4 gthyme
- 4 gbay leaves
- 100 mlolive oil
- 200 grice
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat 60ml of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté until they are softened.
- 3
Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the prawns and cook until they are pink.
- 5
Add the paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
- 6
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the tomato puree, fish stock, thyme, and bay leaves.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Tip: Serve over rice.
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