Try this delicious pistachio and chilli prawn linguine
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American Pistachio Growers (APG) has partnered with renowned British nutritionist and bestselling author of ‘Get the Glow,’ Madeleine Shaw, to reveal the secret weapon in her diet: pistachios.
Known for their protein content and rich blend of vitamins and minerals, pistachios are a key component of Madeleine’s cooking which she credits as helping her maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
Since being diagnosed with IBS in 2010, Madeleine has committed to a wellness journey which includes delicious, healthy ingredients that promote healthy, glowing skin from the inside out.
“A healthy, nutrient-dense diet is essential for good skin health all-year round,” saysMadeleine Shaw, nutritionist and recipe collaborator for American Pistachio Growers. “Focusing on health from the inside out ensures a radiant glow that starts from within.”
Pistachios are a nutrient-dense snack, known for their antioxidant effects from the powerhouse of vitamins and minerals they contain. Pistachios are high in copper, manganese and healthy fats. They are also a source of selenium, riboflavin and vitamin E, all of which are nutrients which help protect cells from oxidative stress. Additionally, pistachios are high in healthy fats.
Pistachios are among the few plant-based proteins that are also a complete source of protein, making them an ideal substitute for meat, eggs, and seafood in your healthy diet. In addition to being nutrient-rich and high in unsaturated fats, they add a rich, nutty flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes.
Madeleine’s go-to dish is a pistachio and chilli prawn linguine, a nutritious meal combining tasty pistachios with savoury prawns, spicy chilli, and hearty linguine for a light summer dish that delivers on taste, whilst packing in all the nutritional benefits.
“Pistachios are a protein powerhouse which I highly recommend including in your diet.” Madeleine Shaw continues. “Summer sun is finally here which means it’s the season of al fresco dining, and I am thrilled to be bringing out one of my favourite, nourishing and delicious meals for family and friends to put on rotation. Whether added to salads and pastas, blended into smoothies or laying the foundation of a show-stopping party dish, the pistachio is deliciously versatile enough to have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or as a healthy snack.”
Madeleine’s signature pistachio and chilli prawn linguine
Experiment with the power of pistachios yourself by trying Madeleine’s signature pistachio and chilli prawn linguine recipe. For more recipe inspiration and information, visit the American Pistachio Growers website for more pistachio-based recipes:https://americanpistachios.org/
Ingredients
- Pistachio sauce:
- 100g of raw pistachios
- 1/4 lemon zest
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 50ml of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Pasta:
- 100g of linguine
- 300g of raw prawns
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 red chilli sliced
- 200ml of chicken stock
- 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 4 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp of chopped mint
- Toppings:
- Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Method
(Serves 2, duration 15 minutes)
Blend the pistachio sauce ingredients together until smooth.
Place a pot of salted water on to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Season the prawns.
Heat a frying pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil, add the garlic, fresh chilli and prawns and fry for a few minutes each side until golden. Pop to the side.
In the same pan add the stock, allow it to reduce in half then add the pepper flakes and butter.
Once melted add back in the pasta and prawns, coat well then add the pistachio sauce and mix well then serve with the herbs, lemon zest and chopped pistachios.
