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Gochujang Vodka Pasta with Prawns
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Gochujang Vodka Pasta with Prawns

35 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @michaelfinch18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • shallot (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • prawns (peeled, raw)Fish250 g
  • spices (to season the prawns)Spices3 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • butterDairy25 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)Pantry30 g
  • vodkaBeverages60 ml
  • creamDairy100 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g
  • pasta (your favourite shape)Grains200 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

637kcal

Carbs
78 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
23 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prep the aromatics

    • Finely chop the shallot.
    • Mince the garlic cloves.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the prawns

    • Toss the prawns with the spices and olive oil.
    • Sear them in a hot pan without cooking them through, then set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Soften shallot and garlic

    • In the same pan, cook the shallot with the butter.
    • Add the garlic and cook one more minute.
    Step 3

  4. Caramelize tomato paste and gochujang

    • Add the tomato paste and gochujang.
    • Caramelize, stirring, until darkened and fragrant.
    Step 4

  5. Deglaze with vodka

    • Pour in the vodka and scrape the bottom of the pan.
    • Let the alcohol cook off.
    Step 5

  6. Build the sauce

    • Return the prawns to the pan.
    • Stir in the cream, parmesan and a little pasta water.
    • Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
    Step 6

  7. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water and drain.
    Step 7

  8. Combine and plate

    • Season the sauce with salt.
    • Toss the pasta through the sauce and plate up.
    Step 8
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