Prawn guazzetto

To prepare the prawns in guazzetto, first take care of How to clean shrimp: remove the shell leaving the head and tail attached 1, then remove the dark vein along the back with the help of a knife or a skewer 2. Set the cleaned prawns aside 3.

Remove the seeds from the chili pepper and chop it into pieces 4. In a large pan heat the oil with the garlic clove 5 and the chili pepper 6.

When the pan is hot, place the prawns side by side, without overlapping 7. Brown them over medium heat for one minute per side 8, then deglaze with the brandy 9.

Tilt the pan to flambé the liquor and wait for the flames to die down (if you have an induction hob, use a kitchen torch) 10. At this point add the peeled datterini cherry tomatoes 11 and the water, using it to rinse the measuring jug 12.

Season with salt and pepper, then cover with a lid 13 and cook over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes. After this time, remove the lid, crush the tomatoes 14 and discard the garlic clove 15. Raise the heat slightly and continue cooking for a few minutes, just enough to reduce the sauce.

Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley 16. Once cooked, turn off the heat and add the chopped parsley 17. Serve your prawns in guazzetto immediately 18!