Steamed prawns
Are you looking for a fish dish savory and tasty, but also light and healthy? These steamed prawns are perfect! Of course the main ingredient - prawns - must be absolutely fresh. If you have time and you live nearby an harbour, you could go yourself in the early morning to look for them. And don't forget to buy a really fresh and raw avocado.
Ingredients
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king prawns 12 king shrimps
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lemon 4 lemon slices
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vermouth 2 tablespoons of vermouth
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avocado one avocado
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wild fennel a sprig of sweet fennel
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lemon juice the juice of a lemon
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chilli half a chili pepper
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salt
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Preparation
Arrange some lemon slices and wild fennel in the steamer basket. Arrange the prawns over it. Steam for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with vermouth liqueur and cook for 2 more minutes. Beat the avocado flesh with the lemon juice, the half chilli pepper and a little salt. Serve the prawns with the avocado sauce on the side.
Tips
Don't forget to rinse your prawns carefully under cold water throughly and throw away the intestine vein.
Trivia
There are different types of prawns, of different dimensions. Consider that the biggest prawns can be 20 cm long.
Step by step
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Rinse the prawns and throw the intestine vein
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Place the basket over the steamer
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Add lemon and wild fennel. Cook for about 3 minutes in boiling water
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Add the vermouth and cook for another 2 minutes
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Beat together avocado, lemon juice, half a hot pepper and a pinch of salt
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Pour the sauce into a sauce boat
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Serve the prawns with the avocado sauce
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