Prawns à la Mediterranea

Dive into a Mediterranean culinary adventure with these delectable Prawns à la Mediterranea. This dish is a celebration of simplicity and flavor, woven into a meal that is both heartwarming and refined. The soft texture of the pasta, combined with the juicy prawns and creamy herb cheese, creates a harmony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of fresh cherry tomatoes and a touch of spiciness from the cayenne pepper adds a fresh and tangy nuance that takes the dish to the next level. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or a festive meal with friends and family, this Prawns à la Mediterranea is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that puts a smile on everyone’s face. Taste the essence of the Mediterranean in every bite and be carried away by the rich and satisfying flavors this dish has to offer.

Total Time: 1 30

Course: Main course

Cuisine: Belgian, Italian

Keyword: Cherry tomatoes, Gamba, herb cheese, Mediterranean, pasta

Servings:

Calories: 624kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparing prawns:

Peel the prawns and set the peeled prawns aside, refrigerate.
Place the remaining peels in a saucepan, cover with water and reduce for 20 minutes. Mix briefly after 15 minutes and cook for another 5 minutes to extract maximum flavor for your stock.
Strain the mixture, reserving the liquid, and reduce further. Divide the liquid into two parts: half a liter for the sauce and the rest for cooking the pasta.

Preparing Sauce:

Fry the chopped garlic and onions in a wide, large pan with a little butter.
After a few minutes, add a few small ladles of fond and reduce for 2 minutes.
Add the Heinz Frito and herb cheese, stir well. Add additional fond if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Add the prawns and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the pan.
Cooking Pasta:
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook the pasta in the remaining prawn liquid until al dente.
Drain and add to the pan with the sauce.

Serve:

Mix everything well and finish with fresh parsley.
Divide among plates and enjoy!

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Calories: 624kcal

Pasta

Spaghetti, capellini, tagliatelle, … Pick your favorite.

Cheese

In this recipe, I used a classic herb cheese, but feel free to experiment with different kinds. An herb cheese usually results in a mild flavor, while a mold cheese will provide a more pronounced taste.

Tomato paste

You can choose between Heinz Frito or a classic concentrated tomato paste. Both options are possible, but my preference is Heinz Frito because this sauce has a more pronounced flavor than a classic concentrated tomato paste.

Fund

Peeling the prawns and making the fund can be quite time-consuming in this recipe. A quicker alternative might be to use already peeled shrimp and a lobster paste as a substitute for the fund.

Finish

You can add an extra party touch by placing a few prawns unpeeled at the top of the dish.