Macaroni with shrimp, tomato, and nectarine
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 805 / Protein 49g / Carbohydr. 125g / Fat 11g
Ingredients (2 servings)
| 300 g | macaroni |
| 250 g | shrimp |
| 5 | tomatoes |
| 2 | nectarines |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 10 leaves | basil |
| salt | |
| pepper | |
| vegetable oil for frying | |
| olive oil for serving |
Utensils
frying pan, large saucepan, large bowl, box grater, cooking spoon, knife, small bowl, chopping board
Wine Tip
Bordeaux blanc
The light yet elegant nature of this dish deserves a wine of similar quality. A Bordeaux blanc, with its crisp, bone-dry structure and floral aromatics, wonderfully complements the nectarine, basil, and shrimp.
Step 1
Cook macaroni in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for approx. 8 – 10 min., according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
large saucepan
300 g macaroni
Step 2
Meanwhile, grate tomatoes on box grater, using the side with the large holes. Discard skins and stems.
large bowl, box grater
5 tomatoes
Step 3
Grate nectarines into the same bowl, discarding the pits. Season with salt and pepper.
2 nectarines / salt / pepper
Step 4
Finely mince garlic. Thinly slice basil. Peel shrimp, devein if necessary.
cutting board, knife, small bowl
1 clove garlic / 10 leaves basil / 250 g shrimp
Step 5
Sauté shrimp and garlic in some vegetable oil at medium-high heat for approx. 1 – 2 min. on each side. Remove from heat.
frying pan, cooking spoon
vegetable oil for frying
Step 6
Add macaroni as well as tomato and nectarine sauce. Toss well and heat up if desired.
Step 7
Sprinkle with basil and serve with a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
olive oil for serving
