Spicy Garlic Prawns (Scampi Diablo)

Thermomix recipe: Spicy Garlic Prawns (Scampi Diablo). Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 500 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
• 30 g olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1-2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped (or 1 tsp chilli flakes, adjust to taste)
• 400 g crushed tomatoes (passata)
• 100 g dry white wine (optional)
• 100 g vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 30 g fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Cooked pasta or crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Place garlic and fresh chillies into the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2. Add olive oil to the mixing bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1. If using chilli flakes, add them now.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, white wine (if using), vegetable or chicken stock, sugar, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Place the simmering basket on top of the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatter and allow for evaporation. Cook 10 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
4. Pause the machine. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check the consistency of the sauce; if too thick, add a splash more stock or water.
5. Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the mixing bowl. Cook 3-5 min / 90°C / Speed 1 / Reverse, or until prawns are just pink and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
6. Add fresh parsley and lemon juice to the mixing bowl. Stir 30 sec / 90°C / Speed 1 / Reverse to combine and allow flavours to meld.
7. Serve immediately with cooked pasta or crusty bread.

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