Posted by Teri
This is soooo easy, fresh and light. A dish that is just right for a summer casual patio dinner. I pulled the recipe out of a magazine (Rachel Ray’s, Whole Living, Light Cooking or Martha) Not sure which one. I have since lost the recipe so I create by memory… that’s my style. I do not like to follow directions.
Serves two people with a little left for Jay’s next day lunch.
Peel a hand full (10) prawns, set aside.
Local prawns
½ package of fettuccini. Place pasta in boiling pot of water while you make sauce below. Cook fettuccini to al dente. I have used many styles, rice, whole wheat, egg noodle. Any style you choose will be great with this light sauce.
Add 2 tbsp. of olive oil to a skillet (I have the biggest collect of cast iron skillets in San Juan County!)
Add chopped or grated garlic and sauté, careful not to burn.
Add ½ c. white wine and bring to a simmer.
Turn heat to low, add ½ c. Crème Fraiche and mix well. I have added more if my noodles seemed too much and needing more love.
Add 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice.
Add prawns and cook 2-3 minutes, just until they turn pink.
Add cook pasta and toss. Salt and pepper to taste.
Light, fresh sauce adds just the right touch to local seafood
Serve in bowls with freshly grated parmesan cheese, a hint of grated lemon peel and chopped chives.
I serve this with a side green salad. Top with a splash of color with sliced green grapes and strawberries.
Crudités are a great side as well
I recommend serving around a fire on the patio with a great bottle of wine-bonus= ROMANCE!!
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