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Creamy Asparagus and Prawn Pasta

SERVES 2 AS A MAIN DISH
OR 4 AS A STARTER


INGREDIENTS:

1 medium shallot, finely chopped
45 ml butter
300 g cooked, peeled and deveined prawns
100 g asparagus tips
Zest of 1 lemon
30 ml freshly chopped flat leaf parsley
1 x 250 g tub LANCEWOOD crème fraiche
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Parmesan for serving
250 g penne pasta or any other pasta of your choice
Parsley, lemon and Parmesan
for serving
METHOD: Sauté the shallot in the butter over low heat until soft. Add the prawns and asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the lemon zest, parsley and crème fraiche. Season to taste and heat through. Cook pasta according to instructions on packet and mix with sauce. Serve with extra parsley, a drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

  • Use onions or leeks instead of shallots.
  • Use 300 g mixed seafood instead of prawns only.
  • Use baby marrows instead
    of asparagus.
  • Use broccoli florets and bacon instead of asparagus and prawns.

french-style
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