GREMOLATA PRAWN PASTA

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Plump juicy prawns, pesto-style Italian parsley and lemon sauce 'gremolata' are perfect partners when teamed with pasta

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

175g tagliatelle
1 large garlic clove
zest 1 lemon and juice ½
small bunch parsley
large handful rocket
50ml extra-virgin olive oil , plus a splash extra for frying
knob of butter
200g peeled raw prawn
good pinch chilli flakes

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water following pack instructions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, make the gremolata. In a food processor (or by hand), finely chop the garlic with the zest, parsley (include the stalks) and rocket. Season generously, add the oil and lemon juice, and mix to make a juicy paste. Set aside.
  • Melt the knob of butter with a small splash of oil in a frying pan, add the prawns and fry quickly on each side. Add the chilli flakes and cook for 1 min or so more until the prawns are cooked.
  • Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the gremolata and the chilli prawns, toss well to coat and check the seasoning. Divide

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

Top Asked Questions

How do you make gremolata with prawns?
Plump juicy prawns, pesto-style Italian parsley and lemon sauce 'gremolata' are perfect partners when teamed with pasta Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water following pack instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, make the gremolata.
How do you make gremolata pasta?
Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water following pack instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, make the gremolata. In a food processor (or by hand), finely chop the garlic with the zest, parsley (include the stalks) and rocket. Season generously, add the oil and lemon juice, and mix to make a juicy paste. Set aside.
What is creamy garlic prawn pasta?
This Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta is for all those nights when nothing but a creamy pasta will do! This pasta version of Creamy Garlic Prawns features pasta smothered in a creamy sauce infused with garlic flavour, and tossed through with plump prawns (shrimp). It’s indulgent but not ridiculously rich. Every pasta lovers’ dream come true!
How to cook Shrimp Pasta?
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package (about 9 minutes). Reserve a little bit of the starchy pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta well. While the pasta is cooking, cook the shrimp. In a large pan heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.

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