Spelt Spaghetti With Prawns/Shrimp, Lemon & Parsley
Recipe: #17596
February 25, 2015
"From Sam Remo pastas."
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (665.7 g)
- Calories 1228
- Total Fat - 69.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 15.4 g
- Cholesterol - 219.4 mg
- Sodium - 1297.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 123.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 8.1 g
- Sugars - 8.1 g
- Protein - 43.3 g
- Calcium - 229.8 mg
- Iron - 8.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 128.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.8 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cook pasta according to packet directions.
Step 2
In a large pan heat olive oil and butter on medium heat until butter has melted.
Step 3
Next place garlic and prawn meat into pan and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until prawns are cooked.
Step 4
Add lemon zest and juice, and white wine and reduce heat to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the tomato puree and cook for a further 3 minutes.
Step 6
Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the parsley and mint to the pan, stir through and turn off the heat.
Step 7
Finally strain the pasta and toss through the sauce and serve with extra cracked pepper.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to use fresh prawns/shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
- Substitute the tomato puree for diced tomatoes: This substitution is beneficial as it adds more texture to the dish and provides a fresher taste.
- Substitute the white wine for vegetable stock: This substitution is beneficial as it adds more flavor to the dish without the alcohol content of the wine.
Vegetarian Spelt Spaghetti Replace the prawns with diced mushrooms and sauté with garlic for 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice, white wine, tomato puree and cook for a further 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the parsley and mint to the pan, stir through and turn off the heat. Finally strain the pasta and toss through the sauce and serve with extra cracked pepper.
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FAQ
Q: What type of pasta should I use for this recipe?
A: This recipe calls for dry spelt spaghetti, however, you can use any type of pasta you prefer.
Q: How much time will this recipe take?
A: This recipe should take about 30 minutes to prepare and cook. It is best to start with boiling the pasta and then move on to the other steps.
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Fun facts:
The ancient Romans were known to eat spelt pasta, so this recipe is a modern twist on a classic dish.
The combination of prawns, lemon and parsley is a classic Italian flavour combination, often referred to as ‘Insalata di Mare’ or ‘Seafood Salad’, which was famously served by Sophia Loren at an Italian film festival in 1955.