Shrimp in Cava Bath (Prawns marinated with Sparkling Wine)
Shrimp and Cava are a beautiful match, so much so this shrimp in Cava bath recipe is an absolute winner come time for a celebration. This dish will take your tastebuds to paradise. Giving the shrimp (prawns) a little bath in Cava for just 30 minutes does something magical. The shrimp end up even sweeter than usual and with the paprika added, you have something extra special to serve guests or enjoy all for yourself.
Equipment
- Flat dish with sides around 2 inches (5cm)
- Skillet/fry pan
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 20 oz / 550 grams of fresh uncooked shrimp
- 1 cup of Cava or dry sparkling wine white
- ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika
- Salt
- Splash of olive oil for pan frying
- Parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and devein your shrimp and add them to your flat dish.20 oz / 550 grams of fresh
- Pour Cava over the top of the shrimp so they’re just covered.1 cup of Cava or dry sparkling wine
- Add ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and a pinch of salt and let marinate for 30 minutes.½ teaspoon of sweet paprika, Salt
- Heat some olive oil in your skillet/pan on a high heat. Use tongs to remove your shrimp from their Cava bath, shaking off excess liquid and adding them to the skillet.Splash of olive oil
- Fry for around 2 minutes on each side until they’ve turned a pinkish color and are cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet when ready and place them on a serving plate. Enjoy!Parsley