BC Spot Prawn Linguine

BC Spot Prawn Linguine

Courtesy Brad Boisvert, Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 200 ml Pssata Tomato 320 g linguine 700 g cleaned BC Spot Prawns, (no heads and shells) 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 2 Tablespoon white wine 2 tablespoon basil pesto 1 tablespoon chopped preserve lemon To taste Black Cambodia Pepper Shaved Pecorino cheese

Except for the white wine and garlic all ingredients can be purchased at Cure. We are excited to celebrate this years Prawn harvest and support our local fishermen.

Method

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic followed by the tomato pssata and a sprig of parsley, and cook for a few minutes, stirring often. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta al dente, about 8 minutes. 3. Add the red chili flakes and preserve lemon into the skillet, followed by the prawns. I like to add whole prawns first, then a handful of chopped ones. 4. Cook Prawns for 2 minutes, until they’re pink and cooked through. Pour in a splash of white wine and pesto. 5. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water. Add the pasta into the skillet, and sauté all the ingredients for a minute. If your sauce it’s too dry, pour in a little of the reserved pasta water. 6. Stir to combine all the ingredients, then turn the heat off. Sprinkle some chopped parsley all over the linguine, season generously with freshly cracked black pepper, shaved pecorino cheese and serve immediately.

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Local Pairings for BC Spot Prawns

EMANDARE VINEYARD 2021 Blanc De Noir Winemaker Mike Nierychlo

BLUE GROUSE ESTATE WINERY 2021 Ortega Winemaker Bailey Williamson

ZANATTA WINERY Damasco Winemaker Jim Moody

The light body and citrus flavours of the Side Tracked session ale complement the unmatched freshness of local prawns. The ISA has rye additions that create a smooth mouthfeel, and coming in at 4.5%, this brew is light and refreshing.” $5.60 in the taproom. A brand new white wine for us this year that we couldn’t be happier about. 100% Pinot Noir with just a touch of skin contact giving it a very pretty pink hue. Such an elegant wine full of flavour and texture. Floral and citrus notes meet with apple and pear brought together with mouthwatering savoury tones and textures. “Every time I sip it I just want sea food!” Juicy, refreshing and textured. Fruity and savoury.” $26 What grows together goes together! The mineral salinity of the Ortega pairs perfectly with Spot prawns prepared any way, it is always my go to. “ Bailey Williamson Ortega is Vancouver Island’s signature grape, and this wine is its perfect ambassador. Whole cluster pressed, leading to a brighter, more fruit-forward wine. Medium-bodied, savory, and well- balanced, with ripe orange, caramel, and a long finish. $24.99 With our close proximity to the ocean, it is easy to follow the wine pairing rule of what grows together, goes together. Our Damasco is a delicate blend of our estate grown grapes, Ortega, Muscat, Auxerrois & Madeleine Sylvaner and is an excellent pairing for our local BC Spot prawns.” Price: $21