Introduction:
When it comes to surprising a special person with a seafood dish full of flavor and refinement, spaghetti with lupini beans and fresh prawns is the perfect choice. This recipe combines the sweetness of the prawns, the intense flavor of the lupini beans and the freshness of the cherry tomatoes, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. The touch of love? Shelling the crustaceans after cooking to make every bite a real luxury.
Ingredients:
For 2 people:
200 g of spaghetti
300 g of fresh lupini beans
250 g of fresh prawns
200 g of cherry tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1/2 glass of dry white wine
Chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Chilli pepper (optional)
Instructions:
Preparation of the ingredients: Rinse the lupini beans thoroughly under running water to remove any impurities. Shell the prawns, leaving a few whole for decoration, and save the heads for an optional broth. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Cooking the lupins: In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil with a crushed garlic clove. Add the lupins, deglaze with the white wine and cover with a lid. Cook over medium heat until the lupins open (about 5-7 minutes). Discard any that are closed and set aside.
Preparing the prawns: In the same pan, add another 2 tablespoons of oil and a clove of garlic. When the garlic is golden, add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
Preparing the sauce: In the pan used for the shellfish, add the cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Let cook for 5-6 minutes, until the sauce is light and fragrant.
Cooking the pasta: Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water and drain al dente. Transfer to the pan with the sauce, adding a ladle of cooking water if necessary.
Assembling the dish: Add the lupini beans and prawns to the sauce, stirring gently to blend the flavors. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and, if desired, a pinch of chili pepper.
Serving and storage suggestions:
Serve the dish piping hot, garnishing with a few whole prawns for an aesthetic touch.
If you have any leftovers, store the spaghetti in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Gently heat in a pan with a drizzle of oil before serving.
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