Monday, March 23, 2009

Lemon and Basil Fettucine with Garlic Prawns

I went with my sister and brother up to Sandy Point (an area about 30 minutes South of the Canadian border) this last weekend to celebrate my brother's birthday with a little outdoor activity (fishing and crabbing). I planned the menu and decided to make something that my sister (who is very selective about the meats she eats) and brother (who is not selective at all) would enjoy. I have made this dish once before for our girl's night, so I knew it would be enjoyable for all. It is relatively simple and only takes a total of 25-30 minutes to make. I believe I originally may have received this recipe from my oldest sister Laurie who lives over in Germany, but I can't seem to place the email (she sends me recipes every once in a while as recommendations of what to make for girl's night - yes, she's awesome). OH...and yes, please check-out her amazing blog. She is a great vegetarian cook and I get a ton of my recipes from her postings. Anyhow, enjoy this one; it's an easy recipe and a real crowd pleaser!

Lemon & Basil Fettucine with Garlic Prawns
from Cumin & Coriander's Blog


Prawns:
14-20 Large Prawns
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

Pasta:
Fettucine Pasta
1 Lemon
1 tbsp. EVOO
1/3 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp. cream
1 egg
basil leaves (1 cup) torn
sea salt/cracked pepper

1. Cook pasta according to box directions (keep warm)

2. Prawns - heat olive oil, mix garlic for 30 seconds, throw prawns in and cook 1-2 minutes on each side. Do not overcook.


3. Mix lemon, EVOO, parmesan, cream and egg in bowl. Pour over pasta and toss with prawns, basil, salt and pepper. Serve immediately - delicious!

3 comments:

  1. Yum, looks good! Might try this with Katy this weekend. She's visiting Sat through Wed.

    Also, EVOO = extra virgin olive oil?

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  2. You got it! A little Rachael Ray verbiage!

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  3. looks amazing but please dont say EVOO. So many better cooking shows than hers. Her voice and vocab makes me want to throw my tv out the window.

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