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If you are able to get your hands on some pre-marinated frozen prawns, here are three easy recipes to try… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/22434) **HERO INGREDIENT:** [Sainsbury's Raw Prawns With Garlic And Parsley Butter](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-raw-prawns-with-garlic---parsley-butter-220g) **THIS WEEK’S SUPERMARKET:** [Sainsbury's ](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries) ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/TFv-Ggdp1xc3cv9sKVYpOSGbxtY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2F1-food-maths-prawns.jpg) ## 1. Spaghetti Prawns & Garlic **INGREDIENTS** - [200g of prawns with garlic and parsley butter](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-raw-prawns-with-garlic---parsley-butter-220g) - 1-2 [garlic cloves](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-garlic--large-single), finely chopped - 1 [chilli](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-red-chillies-60g) - 2 tbsp of [white wine](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/clearsprings-sauvignon-blanc-75cl) - 250g of [De Cecco Spaghetti](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/spaghetti-44/de-cecco-spaghetti-500g) or linguine - 1 tsp of [fennel seeds](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-fennel-seed-34g) (optional) - Zest and juice of 1 [lemon](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-lemons) **METHOD** 1. In a large saucepan, simmer the spaghetti or linguine for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta in the sink and slip back into the empty pan. Season. 2. Meanwhile, in a pan, sizzle the garlic in a little olive oil and the chilli. 3. Add the white wine and simmer for a few seconds. Stir in the pasta. Season with salt and black pepper. 4. Slosh in olive oil and taste to check you’re happy with seasoning. Serve. ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/DcSWHQbdVwhe5QY_Sl3ilH-j7KQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2F2food-maths-prawns.jpg) ## 2. Asparagus & Prawn Tart **INGREDIENTS** - [200g of prawns with garlic and parsley butter](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-raw-prawns-with-garlic---parsley-butter-220g) - 16 [asparagus spears](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-asparagus-fine-100g) - 100g of [crème fraîche](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-british-creme-fraiche-300ml) - 100g of [gorgonzola](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-gorgonzola-dolce--taste-the-difference-200g) - 1 packet of [Jus rol puff pastry](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/jus-rol-puff-pastry-sheets-320g) - Fresh tarragon or [dill](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-bunched-dill-20g) **METHOD** 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2. Prepare the prawns, following the instructions on the back of the packet. 3. Simmer the asparagus for a few minutes until they’re al dente (they will cook further in the oven). 4. On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to approx. 0.5cm and slice into quarters, ideally of equal size. Grease a baking tray and place the slices on it. 5. Mix the crème fraîche and gorgonzola – don’t worry if it’s sticky. Place a decent portion in the centre of each quarter. Pop the prawns over and layer the asparagus. 6. Bake for 20 minutes. Pile over the fresh herbs before eating. ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/YSEERi4pXHZJpzZQGkwoWm2oRl8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2F3-food-maths-mains-prawns.jpg) ## 3. Mango & Prawn Salad **INGREDIENTS** - [200g of prawns with garlic and parsley butter](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-raw-prawns-with-garlic---parsley-butter-220g) - 1 [mango](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-giant-mango-single), skinned and cubed - 1 handful of [Thai basil](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-thai-basil-20g) - 1 handful of [bean sprouts](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/chinese-cooking-sauces/kingfisher-beansprouts-in-water-410g) - 200g of [vermicelli noodles](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/mama-instant-rice-noodles-225g) - 1 [carrot](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-carrots-1kg) sliced into matchsticks - 1 [cucumber](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-cucumber-whole), sliced into matchsticks For the sauce: - 2 tbsp of [fish sauce](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/blue-dragon-fish-sauce-150ml) - Juice of 1 [lime](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-limes) - 1 [garlic clove](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-garlic--large-single), finely chopped - 1 tsp of [brown sugar](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-fairtrade-dark-soft-brown-sugar-500g) **METHOD** 1. To prepare the noodles, follow the instructions on the back of the packet. 2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by popping the required ingredients into a jar. Screw the top on tight and shake. 3. Mix the prawns and all the other ingredients. Toss with the sauce. Serve. 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