Prawns with Capellini and Spicy Relish
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp.olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoon chopped green onion, with green part
- 24 large prawns (about 1 lb.) peeled and deveined
- 1/4 lb. fresh green beans,cut in 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow crookneck squash, chopped
- 1/2 pound capellini (angel hair pasta)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Mix together lemon juice and 2 Tbsp. oil. Use garlic press to squeeze in 1 clove garlic juice. Stir in red pepper and lemon zest, set aside. Dice remaining garlic clove and mix with ginger, parsley, and green onion, set aside. Prepare prawns: Heat grill or broiler. Toss prawns with 1 Tbsp. oil and broil for 2 or 3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside. Heat a large pot of water for pasta. Meanwhile steam green beans for 2 minutes, add red bell pepper and squash for 2 more minutes of steaming. Cook capellini in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and immediately toss with sauce. Divide capellini onto four plates and top with steamed vegetable mixture and Parmesan cheese. Garnish each plate with 6 prawns, each prawn topped with 1/4 teaspoon relish.