How to make Garlic Basil Prawns -

The flavour of fresh basil leaves makes this garlic dish superbly tasty.

Sanjeev Kapoor

This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

Main Ingredients : Basil leaves (बेसिल के पत्ते ), Prawns (kolambi/jhinga)

Cuisine : Fusion

Course : Main Course Seafood


You can also find more Main Course Seafood recipes like Palak Methi Prawns Sukhya Bangdyacha Khismoor Malvani Prawn Fry Prawn Malai Curry

Garlic Basil Prawns

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Fusion cuisine is one that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Cuisines of this type are not categorized according to any one particular cuisine style and have played a part in a number of innovations.
Fusion food is a general term for the combination of various forms of cookery and comes in several forms.  

Prep Time : 6-10 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Garlic Basil Prawns Recipe

  • Basil leaves 8-10

  • Prawns (kolambi/jhinga) shelled and deveined 10-12 medium

  • Garlic cloves 6-8

  • Light soy sauce 1 tablespoon

  • Crushed black peppercorns to taste

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil 1 tablespoon

  • Red chilli paste 1 tablespoon

  • Tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon

Method

Step 1

Put prawns in a bowl, add soy sauce, crushed peppercorns and salt and mix well. Set aside.

Step 2

Thinly slice garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté till golden. Add red chilli paste, mix and saute for a minute. Add tomato ketchup and mix well.

Step 4

Add prawn mixture, toss and cook till done.

Step 5

Roughly chop basil leaves, add to pan and toss.

Step 6

Serve hot.

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