Farfalle Pasta with Prawns and Orange
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinating time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Farfalle Pasta with Prawns and Orange
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The combination of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta with orange infused prawns, fennel and almonds makes this a very elegant looking and delicious dish which your guests are going to love!
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Ingredients
For the Prawns:
- 12 Large Prawns fresh or frozen, heads and shells removed but tails left on, one prawn kept whole for decoration
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 organic orange zested and juiced
- 1 pinch fennel greens or fresh dill
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 14.1 oz farfalle pasta or another short pasta of your choice
- 3-4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 fennel bulb outer layer removed, finely chopped
- ½ glass white wine
- 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 organic orange sliced
- salt for pasta water and to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 handful almonds optional
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Instructions
Prepare the Prawn Marinade:
- In a small bowl, combine the prawns with half of the orange zest, orange juice, a dash of olive oil, and some fennel greens. Cover and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
Prepare the Almonds (optional):
- In a sauté pan, add the almonds and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until they begin to brown. Once browned, transfer them to a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Set aside.
Prepare the Pasta and Sauce:
- In a large frying pan, heat 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it starts to brown slightly. Add chopped fennel and cook until softened.
- Add the prawns, cooking each side for a few minutes until browned. Add white wine and half the chopped parsley; increase heat and cook until the alcohol evaporates.
- Stir in the remaining marinade and continue cooking for a few minutes to reduce the liquid. Season with salt if needed.
- While the sauce cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, allow the water to return to a boil, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, mixing gently over low heat. If dry, add reserved pasta cooking water to adjust consistency.
- Turn off the heat, stir in minced almonds (if used), orange slices, parsley and season with black pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with a pinch of the remaining orange zest.
Notes
- Pasta: I made this farfalle pasta with prawns and orange recipe with ridged farfalle (bow-tie pasta) from La Molisana. But you can also use normal farfalle or another short pasta. I think penne would work very well.
- Prawns or Shrimp: You can substitute prawns with shrimps or use a mix of both. However, unpeeled precooked shrimps (or prawns) need very little cooking and so the dish wouldn't be as flavorful. If you do use precooked seafood, I would suggest marinating it for longer so it absorbs more of the orange flavor and to reduce the cooking time.
- Orange Zest Tip: When grating the orange, avoid including the white pith beneath the skin; it can add a bitter flavor to the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1480IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1480IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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