Chili Prawn Linguine
This light, flavorful Shrimp Linguine with Lime Dressing is perfect for impressing your dinner guests or treating your partner to a midweek culinary delight. Packed with zinc-rich shrimp to support male fertility, this dish is both elegant and nourishing. 🍤🍝
Ingredients
For the Linguine:
- 280g linguine pasta
- 200g sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large red chili, seeded and finely chopped
- 24 raw king prawns, peeled
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
For Serving:
- Mixed salad leaves
- Crusty white bread
For the Lime Dressing:
- 2 tbsp virtually fat-free fromage frais
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp golden caster sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Dressing. In a small bowl, mix the fromage frais, lime zest and juice, and caster sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
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Cook the Pasta. Boil the linguine according to the packet instructions. Add the sugar snap peas during the last minute of cooking.
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Cook the Shrimp Mixture. Heat olive oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and chili for about 30 seconds, ensuring the garlic doesn’t brown. Add the prawns and cook on high heat for about 3 minutes until they turn pink. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir occasionally for another 3 minutes until they start to soften.
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Combine and Serve. Drain the pasta and sugar snap peas, then toss them into the prawn mixture. Tear the basil leaves into the pan, stir well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve the linguine alongside salad leaves drizzled with the lime dressing and warm, crusty bread.
Nutritional Benefits for Fertility
- Shrimp: Rich in zinc, essential for improving sperm count and testosterone levels.
- Basil and Sugar Snap Peas: Packed with vitamins and antioxidants that boost overall health.
- Lime Juice: High in vitamin C, which supports immune function and sperm motility.
This dish is a perfect blend of style and substance, making it ideal for your fertility-focused menu. Bon appétit! 🌿✨
