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PRAWN, PANCETTA & WATERCRESS RISOTTO



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Rustle up our prawn, pancetta and watercress risotto on busy weeknights when you need something speedy. You'll also have leftovers for lunch the next day

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2, plus 2 lunchboxes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil , plus 1 tsp
3 slices pancetta
1 large onion , finely chopped
200g risotto rice
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1l hot vegetable stock
200g watercress , stalks chopped
25g parmesan , finely grated, plus extra to serve
½ lemon , zested and juiced
180g raw king prawns , peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pan and fry the pancetta for 2 mins on each side. Drain on kitchen paper, then crumble. Fry the onion in the same pan for 5 mins until soft.
  • Stir in the rice and garlic for 2 mins to coat in the oil. Add half the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins until absorbed. Add the remaining stock, a ladleful at a time, constantly stirring until the rice is tender, about 20 mins.
  • Stir in most of the watercress and the parmesan. Season well. Add the lemon zest and a squeeze of juice.
  • Spoon half the risotto onto a plate (use for lunch the next day, see tip below). Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 2 mins until pink. Toss the rest of the watercress with 1 tsp oil and lemon juice. Serve over the risotto with some pancetta and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

PRAWN & LEEK FRITTATA



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Omelettes step aside, this four-ingredient frittata is a speedy weeknight lifesaver that's packed with flavour and goes well with salad or crusty bread

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large leeks
150g pack raw peeled king prawns
5 large eggs
120g garlic & herb cream cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium frying pan. Slice the leeks and add to the pan, cooking for 5 mins. Add the prawns and cook for 1 min more. Beat the eggs and whisk through half the cream cheese. Season to taste. Pour the mixture over the prawns and leeks, dot over the remaining cheese and cook on a medium heat for 5-8 mins. Finish under a medium-hot grill for 2 mins until just set with a slight wobble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

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