Pasta with lemon butter prawns

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1. Melt the butter, then add the zest and infuse for about 15 mins. Add a little of the butter to a pan, then fry the prawns for 2-3 mins.
2. Meanwhile, boil the tagliatelle according to pack instructions. Drain, return to the pan, then add the butter, prawns and rocket. Toss together, season and serve immediately.

Try it with rice

CREAMY PRAWN RISOTTO Cook the prawns as above. Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry 1 chopped onion until soft. Pour in 300g risotto rice and cook for 1 min, stirring all the time. Pour in 1 large glass wine and stir until absorbed. Add 800ml stock, bring to the boil, stir, cover and cook for 15 mins. Once cooked, stir through the lemon butter and prawns.

Per serving

531 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 68g, fat 22 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 3g, sugar 1g, salt 0.65 g

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Ingredients

• 100g butter
• zest 3 lemons
• 200g large raw prawns , shelled
• 350g tagliatelle
• 100g bag rocket

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Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

• 100g butter
• zest 3 lemons
• 200g large raw prawns , shelled
• 350g tagliatelle
• 100g bag rocket

Per serving

531 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 68g, fat 22 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 3g, sugar 1g, salt 0.65 g

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