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Sauce De Provence Recipe

This vibrant Sauce De Provence recipe, a family favorite passed down from a friend, is a testament to the magic of fresh, simple ingredients. The key? Perfectly ripe tomatoes! This recipe highlights the sweet and savory notes of fresh tomatoes slow-simmered with onions and aromatic herbs. Serve it over fluffy rice with your choice of succulent shrimp, chicken, or scallops (cooked separately to perfection!). It's a dish guaranteed to impress, and the shrimp peeling party is always a fun bonus! If you don't have Tuaca (an Italian liqueur), apple juice concentrate makes a delightful substitute.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 308.4 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sauce De Provence

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How to Make Sauce De Provence

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and broken down, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of chicken stock.
  5. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).
  6. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. Stir in 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.
  8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Ensure the sauce has thickened before proceeding.
  10. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of your chosen protein (shrimp, scallops, or chicken) and cook until just done (about 3-5 minutes for shrimp, 5-7 minutes for scallops, and 10-12 minutes for chicken).
  11. Gently stir the cooked protein into the tomato sauce.
  12. Serve the Sauce De Provence immediately over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with extra thyme sprigs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

24g

Carbs

4g

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