Prawns in Spicy Tomato Sauce

• 1 pound raw king prawns, peeled, or a 2-pound package frozen prawns
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 14 ounces tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of saffron threads (optional)
• Pinch of chili pepper
• Salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander

1. If using frozen prawns, defrost them thoroughly.
2. Pull the legs off the prawns, then peel off the shells and pull off the tails (they are usually sold headless).
3. If you see a dark vein along the back, make a fine slit with a pointed knife and pull it out.
4. In a large skillet, fry the onion in the oil, stirring, until it begins to color.
5. Add the garlic and cook until the aroma rises.
6. Then add the tomatoes, ginger, saffron, if using, chili pepper, and some salt and cook for about 20 minutes, until the sauce is reduced.
7. Now put in the prawns and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes, until they turn pink, turning them over once.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and coriander at the end.

king prawns, onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, ground ginger, saffron, chili pepper, salt, flatleaf, coriander

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/prawns-in-spicy-tomato-sauce-372990 (may not work)