Dish

Prawns with Ouzo

By Ανώνυμο

This dish is of Cypriot origin.

Prawns with Ouzo
15 min
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
30 min
Total
Average
Level
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 24 medium-sized shrimp
  • 1 finely chopped onion or 3 scallions
  • 2/3 of a small coffee cup
  • 1/2 can of canned tomatoes
  • Salt, pepper
  • Egg yolk
  • Olive oil
  • Water
  • 4 tablespoons of cream cheese
  • 1 small glass of ouzo

Preparation

1
Clean and devein the shrimp.
2
Sauté the onion in olive oil, then add the shrimp.
3
Season with salt and pepper, and as soon as the shrimp turn pink, add a little water until they are covered.
4
Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Add the ouzo, 2/3 of the coffee, and the egg yolk.
6
Once the ouzo has evaporated, add the tomato and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add the cream cheese and continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until the cream thickens.
8
Serve with rice or on its own as an appetizer.