French Seafood Sauce, With Prawns!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
French Seafood Sauce, With Prawns - A Flavorful Seafood Delight
in Seafood

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp
3 cups water
1/3 cup lemon juice , freshly squeezed
2 carrots , large , cleaned and cut into rounds
1 medium onion , peeled and chopped
3 medium tomatoes , ripe , peeled and chopped
2 potatoes , large , peeled and cut into 3 pieces each
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves , peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt
4 tablespoons sour cream or 4 tablespoons creme fraiche

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
210
Sugar
7g
Fat
6g
This French Seafood Sauce, with Prawns, or Sauce Crecy, derives its name from the region it originates from in France where it was popularized. This dish is made by simmering fresh prawns in a fresh vegetables sauce. The shrimp brings a fresh dimension to the sauce and is an excellent source of protein. The recipe is a unique and delicious way to consume seafood, while also enjoying the flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs. This seafood sauce is perfect to serve over a bed of rice or with some crusty bread on the side.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the water, lemon juice and salt to a boil.
2.Add the cleaned and deveined shrimp to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
3.Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4.Add the carrots, onion, tomatoes, potatoes, sugar, fish sauce, parsley, garlic and hot pepper sauce to the pot.
5.Bring to a boil and cover, simmering for around 20 minutes until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
6.Stir in the cooked shrimp and sour cream or creme fraiche and warm through, but do not boil.
7.Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This French seafood sauce with prawns is bursting with flavor – the blend of cooked prawns with the vegetables, fish sauce and fresh herbs is a recipe that will impress anyone!
Perfect for seafood lovers, while also being a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.

CONS

This recipe requires some prep work as the ingredients need to be cleaned and prepped before cooking.
It also produces a large quantity, so you may want to halve the recipe if you’re cooking for a smaller group.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This French seafood sauce with prawns is a great source of protein and is also loaded with vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin C. The vegetables in the recipe are a rich source of fiber, and the Thai fish sauce provides a wonderful umami flavor while also adding some extra nutrition to the dish.

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