Prawn Pasta with Bisque Sauce 
In a large pan, heat the olive oil and add the onion, carrot and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent, around 5 minutes.
onion, roughly chopped |
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large carrot, roughly chopped |
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of celery, roughly chopped |
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olive oil |
Then add and season with salt.
cloves garlic, sliced |
Peel and devein the prawns. Chop the meat into large pieces and set aside for use later. Place the prawn heads and peel with the vegetables and saute for around 5 minutes. Add 750 ml of water and allow to simmer until the liquid havles, around 50 minutes to 1 hour.
reserved prawn heads and shells |
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water |
When the sauce has reduced, strain the sauce and add the cream, continue to simmer until the sauce thickens. Taste and season as required.
cream |
Heat the 30 ml of oil in another pan and fry the prawns until cooked, around 3 minutes. Add this to the bisque/cream sauce.
large prawns,peeled & deveined |
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olive oil |
Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water until boiling. Salt the water once it reaches a boil and add the fresh pasta. Cook until al dente.
salt |
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chopped parsley for garnish |
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fresh pasta |
Drain the pasta and add to the bisque sauce.
Place in serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley.