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Spaghetti with King Prawns

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Spaghetti with king prawns and the first course is ready, simple but with a strong, intense sea flavor. This could be a first course, especially when meat is usually not eaten on Christmas Eve, making it a valid and tasty alternative to the timeless spaghetti with clams or tuna. If we buy the prawns already cleaned, it will definitely save us time and won’t negatively affect the success of the spaghetti with king prawns dish. Nowadays, there are many choices available, and stores and retail chains strive to meet buyers’ needs as much as possible.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Medium
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 2
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Christmas
366.38 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 366.38 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 29.69 (g) of which sugars 3.27 (g)
  • Proteins 15.20 (g)
  • Fat 15.22 (g) of which saturated 2.15 (g)of which unsaturated 0.38 (g)
  • Fibers 1.72 (g)
  • Sodium 1,074.04 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 360 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

  • 12 king prawns
  • 5.5 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Half lemon (zested)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Half cup dry white wine

Tools

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Colander

Steps

  • Remove the shells from the king prawns along with the heads and intestines, wash and dry them. Put the garlic in a pan with the oil and let it brown.

  • Add the cleaned prawns, leaving two whole (one for each plate as a final decoration), let them cook for a few seconds and pour in the white wine. Add the tomato paste with the parsley, salt, and grated lemon zest, let it cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti for a few minutes less than the recommended time, drain it while still al dente and toss it for two minutes in the pan with the prawns.

  • And here they are ready to be served with a handful of fresh chopped parsley and more lemon zest, the spaghetti with king prawns.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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