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 /  27 March 2020  

#  Food Maths: Prawns With Garlic &amp; Parsley Butter  


Simplicity is key when you’re cooking from scratch, especially at a time when it’s hard to get hold of all the necessary ingredients, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. If you are able to get your hands on some pre-marinated frozen prawns, here are three easy recipes to try…  


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**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)  
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## 1. Spaghetti Prawns &amp; 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.

 

 

 

 

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## 2. Asparagus &amp; 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.

 

 

 

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## 3. Mango &amp; 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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