Croation Cuisine Worth the Visit

Istrian cuisine, from the Croatian region of Istria, has been compared to Italian food, Dalmation food and even American food. It is quite diverse, depending on where in Istria one is, and Scampi Buzara is a dish that illustrates that diversity.

Based on prawns that can be gleaned from the Adriatic Sea, or your local fish shop if you don’t have time to get to Croatia and back before dinner, this dish can be modified to accept any additional ingredients. Try tossing in anything you like that goes with a tomato base.

1.5kg fresh prawns
1/2 cup olive oil
1 small can peeled tomatoes
2 tsp garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1tsp Vegeta
2 cups white wine
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a large skillet and fry the bread crumbs until they just start to toast.

Add the garlic, parsley, tomatoes and Vegeta and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the wine, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

Add the scampi, lower the heat, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes.