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Prawns With Almond Sauce Recipe

Dive into a taste of Mexico with this vibrant prawn dish! Our creamy almond chili sauce is the star, boasting a rich, slightly spicy flavor that's simply unforgettable. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and adaptable to other proteins like chicken or fish. Get ready for a flavor explosion that'll transport you straight to a sun-drenched Mexican kitchen!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 398.3 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prawns With Almond Sauce

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How to Make Prawns With Almond Sauce

  1. Place 2 dried ancho chilies in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 30 minutes until softened.
  2. Drain the chilies, remove the stems, slit them open, and scrape out the seeds using a small sharp knife.
  3. Roughly chop the chili flesh and set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 small chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Score the bottom of 2 large tomatoes with an X shape.
  6. Place the tomatoes in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. After 3 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into ice water. Peel, halve, and seed the tomatoes.
  7. Chop the tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the onion mixture along with the chopped chili.
  8. Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and blend the mixture using an immersion blender until completely smooth.
  10. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan. Stir in 1/2 cup of slivered almonds and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  11. Stir in 1/4 cup of crème fraîche until fully incorporated.
  12. Add the juice of 1 lime and season generously with salt to taste.
  13. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a simmer.
  14. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  15. Serve the prawns over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with extra lime wedges and chopped cilantro. Offer warm tortillas on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

41g

Carbs

5g

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