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Prawn Red Sauce

Cultural Context

Prawn Red Sauce, or Sauce Rouge aux Crevettes, hails from the coastal regions of France, where seafood is a staple. This dish showcases the rich flavors of prawns enhanced by a vibrant tomato-based sauce, often served with pasta or rice. Traditionally enjoyed as a family meal, it has gained popularity beyond France, inspiring variations in Mediterranean and Creole cuisines worldwide.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400g shrimps without shell
400g chopped tomatoes
50g sliced onion
20g chopped scallion
10g chopped coriander
1ts garlic & ginger paste
2 chillies (optional)
2 tbs oil
salt (according to taste)

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be more flavorful.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a leaner protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add sliced onion and chopped scallion; sauté until softened.

3

Stir in garlic & ginger paste and cook until fragrant.

4

Add chopped tomatoes and mix well to combine.

5

Season with salt and add chillies if using; simmer for a few minutes.

6

Add shrimps to the sauce; cook until they turn pink.

7

Stir in chopped coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting boardmeasuring spoonsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Sauce Rouge aux CrevettesCrevettes à la Sauce Rouge
Local Name: Crevettes sauce rouge

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