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Orecchiette with Prawns & Zucchini

Orecchiette with Prawns & Zucchini

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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 31, 2026
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Calories
:Ā 
2780 kcal
Protein
:Ā 
36.8g protein
Preparation Time
:Ā 
20 minutes
Difficulty
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Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Crustaceans
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

200 g

orecchiette

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Eggs, Soy.)

2 clove

garlic

20 g

capers

1

Long Chilli

2

zucchini

220 g

prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans;)

70 g

rocket

1 bunch

mint

1

lemon

Not included in your delivery

2 tbs

olive oil

salt

pepper

per serving
Calories2780 kcal
Fat21.7 g
of which saturates3.2 g
Carbohydrate72.1 g
of which sugars3.4 g
Protein36.8 g
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Knife
•Pot
•Strainer
•Pan
•Slotted Spoon
•Plate
•Fork

Cooking Steps

Deseed and dice the chili
1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water and a dash of olive oil until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.

Cook the vegetables
2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the peeled and crushed garlic, capers, chili, the thinly sliced zucchini and 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add the pawns and toss for 2 minutes or until cooked through.

Add rocket
3

Add pasta, rocket, 3/4 of mint, lemon juice and reserved cooking water to the prawn mixture. Season with salt and pepper, then toss until the rocket is slightly wilted. Scatter with remaining mint to serve.

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