Cajun Prawns in Beer Broth (as seen in Webisode 10)

Cajun Prawns in Beer Broth

Recipe adapted from the Joy of Cooking, 75th Anniversary  

Pair this recipe with a big salad and thick slices of toasted multigrain bread for dipping into the beer broth

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp whole black peppercorns

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 cup vegetable oil

20 - 30 prawns, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup beer

2 Tbsp lemon juice

2 Tbsp dried or fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan

2. Grind spices in spice mill or coffee grinder and add to pan.  Add minced garlic cloves. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes

3. Add peeled and deveined prawns, stir a few times and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

4. Removed prawns to a bowl, then add to pan chicken broth and beer.  Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 1-2 minutes.  Turn off the heat and return the shrimp to the pan to heat through, season lemon juice parsley.