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Lemony Pasta with Spot Prawns and Crab
Ingredients
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8 - 12 fresh spot prawns or other large fresh prawns, peeled and de-veined
- 1 large clove minced garlic
juice and zest from half a lemon
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
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8 large button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can chunk meat crab or 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1/2 container cooking creme in the original flavour
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups raw small shell pasta
Directions
- Make a marinade with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, and oregano. Place the peeled spot prawns in the marinade, stir well to coat, set aside.
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Saute the mushrooms over medium high heat in a non-stick pan prepared with cooking spray. Saute just until they begin to release their water.
- Add the prawns and marinade to pan and continue to stir fry until the prawns are cooked through and tender (about 2 minutes)
Add the can of crab. Stir well.
- Meanwhile put on a pot of salted water to boil. Boil the shell pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water to use in the sauce.
- Add the cooking creme, cayenne pepper, and cheeses, stir well until the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Add 1/4 cup pasta water to thin.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss in the pine nuts and parsley. Serve hot.