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Phoenix Creamy Prawn & Corn Pasta
Serves: 4Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes Juicy prawns and sweet corn tossed through a rich, creamy Piri-Piri sauce. The sweetness of the corn balances the fiery Phoenix beautifully.
π Ingredients
- 400 g pasta
- 500 g peeled and deveined prawns
- 2 tsp BlixSam Pep βn Zest
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1Β½ cups sweet corn kernels
- 80β100 ml BlixSam Phoenix Under Fire Piri-Piri Sauce
- 250 ml fresh cream
- 50 g Parmesan, finely grated
- Β½ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
π©βπ³ Method
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve Β½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Pat the prawns dry and season with BlixSam Pep βn Zest.
- Heat the oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add the prawns and cook for about 1β2 minutes per side, just until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter, onion and garlic to the same pan. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add the sweet corn and fry for 2β3 minutes, allowing some kernels to lightly caramelise.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the BlixSam Phoenix Under Fire Piri-Piri Sauce and fresh cream.
- Add the Parmesan and stir until melted into a smooth, creamy sauce. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return the pasta and prawns to the pan and toss until everything is generously coated.
- Finish with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper if needed.
- Scatter over fresh parsley and serve immediately.
