Creamy, creamier… creamiest! You will absolutely adore this super easy prawn spaghetti recipe with bisque sauce. Pasta and prawns, tell me what’s not to love about this one!
Do try this pasta treat at home, what a delicious prawn spaghetti dinner this is!
Lord, I am sure that you will definitely love this easy peasy prawn spaghetti soaking in loads of that gooey creamy homemade bisque sauce!
You got that right: a homemade bisque!
Are you fond of that strong prawn flavor? That flavor that you can find in prawn heads for instance. Yes? Then I have some good news for you!
Prawn Bisque
Because today I will show you something very important: never throw away those fresh prawn heads! For this prawn spaghetti I will tell you how to make a delicious creamy prawn bisque sauce out of them.
Don’t let the thought of those prawns heads put you off.
It is very simple to prepare and so delicious. Those prawn heads contain loads of flavor so why would we get rid of them in the end?
So here is why I never throw away prawn heads: because you will be surprised how much flavor and juice there is still left in those heads.
Prawn Heads
Once you have sifted that orange prawn sauce, all you have to do is just simply poach the peeled prawns in it and then pour the whole lot on top of your al dente cooked spaghetti.
And there you have it: spaghetti with prawns in a creamy bisque sauce.
A delicious prawn spaghetti at its best!
It really is that simple.
Easy Prawn Spaghetti In Creamy Bisque Sauce
This bisque sauce is so powerful.
It packs a punch.
You will be amazed by how much flavor is in it. And again, the recipe to make it is so simple! It is just like making a good stock from scratch. But this time instead of using a chicken carcass or beef bones, we replace that with prawn heads that people usually throw out.
What a waste.
Other Recipes
I love to make other recipes with this homemade prawn bisque. Soups for instance. And don’t forget my heavenly prawn croquettes.
Do you need more inspiration?
Then you should also check out my velvety fish chowder and my noodle and prawn head soup!
But in the meantime: here is my prawn spaghetti recipe to start with first! And I am absolutely sure that you will love it as much as we did.
Dig in…
Enjoy!
Easy Creamy Prawn Spaghetti Recipe
Creamy, creamier... creamiest! You will adore this super easy prawn spaghetti with bisque sauce. Pasta and prawns, what's not to love! Do try this pasta treat!
- 9 oz dry spaghetti (250 g)
- 10,5 oz prawns (300 g), fresh or frozen
- 1 large garlic clove chopped
- a handful fresh parsley chopped
- ½ chicken bouillon cube or fish bouillon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- pepper
- salt
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1. Let the frozen prawns thaw fully. Then peel them and remove the heads. Don't throw them away: we'll make a bisque sauce with it. Rinse the prawns and then let them drain.
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2. Then add the scales and prawn heads, bay leaf, bouillon and olive oil to a non-stick pan. Season with some pepper.
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3. Place this over medium heat until the oil is hot. Then stir fry the ingredients for 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and a cup (240 ml) of water.
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4. Stir and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the broth for 8 minutes. Then take the pan off the heat and let the broth cool down. Place a large pan with salted water over high heat. Cook the spaghetti until tender.
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5. Then pour the cold prawn broth in a blender.
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6. Blend into a coarse puree. Wipe the pan clean and place a sieve in it. Pour the blended prawns in it and let it drain. Squeeze the mixture well to get all the juices out.
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7. Then discard the pulp. Reheat the prawn sauce over medium heat and add the prawns.
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8. Simmer the prawns in the sauce for 5 minutes until cooked through. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper or crumbled bouillon. Add the chopped parsley to the pan.
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9. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it back to the pan. Then pour in the prawn sauce and prawns.
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10. Stir well. Then scoop the spaghetti and prawns onto plates and serve hot.
Blend the prawn head and sieve it.. wow why can’t I think about that.. thanks June, I’m definetely going to try this one..
Hi am Kauga and I love cooking and am greatful to try your recipes.
Love the use of prawn heads to make sauce.taste great.thanks for sharing recipe