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Mauritius Prawn Rougaille

Course Main
Cuisine Mauritius
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 cups tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 red or green chilies chopped (according to your heat preference)
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 2 thyme sprigs leaves only
  • 1 lb. prawns shelled or extra large peeled and de-veined shrimp
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • In a saucepan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion and half the garlic and fry until golden .
  • Pour in 1/2 the wine to soften the onion then add in the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes over high heat then reduce to simmer.
  • Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and a drizzle a bit more olive oil.
  • Add in the parsley, chili, thyme and remove from heat.
  • In another frying pan, heat up a little more oil and fry the remaining garlic until fragrant. Add in the prawns or shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook for two minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the remaining wine.
  • Add the prawns into the rougaille and stir through the fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with white rice and a salad. Enjoy!