Gremolata prawn pasta recipe

Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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

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