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Jumbo Prawns Marsala Housewife-Style (Gamberoni alla Casalinga Siciliana)

This authentic Sicilian prawn dish, known as gamberoni alla casalinga, offers a beautiful balance of savoury and sweet notes. Large, juicy prawns are gently poached in a fragrant base of dry Marsala wine, plump tomatoes, salty capers and aromatic fennel seeds. It is a vibrant yet light meal that captures the essence of coastal Italian home cooking, highlighting fresh ingredients and simple techniques.

As a diabetes-friendly recipe, this dish focuses on lean protein and heart-healthy fats from extra-virgin olive oil. The inclusion of pine nuts and currants adds a sophisticated texture without the need for heavy sauces or added sugars. It works wonderfully as a light lunch or dinner, served alongside a crisp green salad or steamed seasonal vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.

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Ingredients for Jumbo Prawns Marsala Housewife-Style (Gamberoni alla Casalinga Siciliana)

  • 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

  • 1 rib celery with leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 4 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped

  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts

  • 1 tablespoon currants

  • 2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained

  • 140g dry marsala

  • 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes

  • 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh

  • 900g jumbo (U-12) prawns, pealed and de veined

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make Jumbo Prawns Marsala Housewife-Style (Gamberoni alla Casalinga Siciliana)

  1. In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, currants, capers, marsala, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf and bring to a boil.

  2. Remove the pan from heat and lay the prawns in one layer in the tomato mixture. Cover, set over low heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and allow to stand for 5 minutes, covered.

  3. Serve warm, or allow to cool to room temperature.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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