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Shrimp or Prawn Adobo, Filipino

Filipino adobo is infinitely varied. This adobo is specifically for shrimp or prawn, and there are different ones for chicken. Emerlinda recommends this as an appetizer, but we like it as a main course served with rice.

1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons white cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon crushed hot pepper or 4 jalapeños, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons oil
2 pounds prawns or shrimp, shelled and deveined, but with tail intact (12-16 pieces per pound)

SUGGESTED GARNISHES

1 green onion, sliced (optional)
1 lemon, sliced (optional
2 tablespoons parsley, minced (optional)

METHOD

Pour 1/2 cup water into a small sauce pan. Stir in garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cook over low heat for about 3 minutes. Strain through small strainer to remove garlic. Set aside garlic. Stir in coconut milk and hot peppers. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

In medium size sauté pan, over medium heat, cook reserved garlic in oil until beginning to turn golden. Stir in prawns. Stir fry for about 2 minutes over medium high heat. Add reserved marinade. Simmer for 3 minutes.

Serve in platter, garnished with parsley or green onions and lemon slices.

Serves: 6 - 8

This recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Emerlinda Cabrado

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