Papeete Tahitian Prawns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb prawns
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (just a pinch, add if more heat is required)
4 ounces dry white wine (or water)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Preparation

Wash prawns.
Brown the chopped onion in a heavy frying pan until golden.
Add the prawns and continue cooking until they turn pinkish-red in color.
Season and add a glass of dry white wine or water to the pan, then the crushed cloves of garlic and paprika.
Cover the pan and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Check the seasoning, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.