Country shrimps
Do you know how to prepare shrimp Provençal? See the main ingredients and preparation method in this content!
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Provencal shrimp ingredients
See below the list of ingredients you will need to prepare your Florentine shrimp:
- 500g of cleaned and shelled prawns
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley and chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of wheat flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Method of preparation
And to prepare your delicious Florentine shrimp you must follow the steps that we will give you below.
Start by taking a pan, add olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until they start to become soft. In this same pan add the tomatoes and let them sauté for at least 5 minutes.
Add the prawns, season with salt and pepper, and let it cook for another 5 minutes or until the prawns are cooked, i.e. pinker.
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In this mixture, also add the parsley and chives, mix well and set aside. In another pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the wheat flour to start the white sauce, stir well.
Gradually add the milk and keep stirring until it becomes a homogeneous cream. Season your sauce with salt and pepper to taste, along with whatever else you want.
Use a refractory dish or pyrex dish to assemble your Florence shrimp, start by placing the sautéed shrimp and cover them with the white sauce.
Then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top, and place in the preheated oven at 180°C for around 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Serve while still hot, and can be accompanied by white rice or a green leaf salad.
Benefits of Shrimp
Shrimp is a food that has several health benefits, being a rich source of important nutrients for our body.
O shrimp It is a source of lean protein and has few calories, which makes it an ideal food for those looking to lose weight or maintain weight.
It is important to remember that shrimp can cause allergies in some people, so it is recommended that they be avoided by those who have a history of food allergies.
Furthermore, despite being good for you, excessive consumption of shrimp can lead to an increase in cholesterol, so it is important to maintain moderate consumption.