Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

696 - Gamberi al cognac...anche sopra a una Pontiac! (antipasto/secondo di pesce facile e sfizioso)

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
21K views👍 1.1K
IlBoccaTV - Cucina toscana e italiana in vernacolo
IlBoccaTV - Cucina toscana e italiana in vernacolo
229 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow IlBoccaTV - Cucina toscana e italiana in vernacolo to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Prawns with Cognac

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal Italy, Prawns with Cognac showcases the region's love for seafood and rich flavors. The dish highlights the technique of flambéing, which adds depth and a touch of drama to the cooking process. Today, variations can be found in many seafood restaurants worldwide, often paired with pasta or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
20 gamberoni
300 gr di ceci
2 spicchi d'aglio
1 cipolla rossa
cognac
rosmarino
prezzemolo
sale
pepe
olio extravergine d'oliva

cognac

🥗Healthier: brandy

💰Cheaper: white wine

Brandy offers a similar flavor profile, while white wine is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is lower in cholesterol, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine mimics the flavor without alcohol.

1

Prepare the chickpeas by cooking them until tender if using dried, or rinsing if using canned.

2

Chop the red onion and garlic finely.

3

In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the chickpeas to the pan and mix well.

5

Pour in the cognac and let it cook for a few minutes to reduce slightly.

6

Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.

7

Season with salt, pepper, parsley, and rosemary to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingflambéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Gamberi al Cognac
Local Name: Gamberi con Cognac

More Prawns with Cognac Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)