Fregola with scampi and prawns

Name: Fregola with scampi and prawns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fregola pasta 9 oz; Shrimps 0.9 lb; Scampi 0.7 lb; Fish fumet 2.1 cups; Canned tomatoes ¾ cup; Fresh chili pepper ½; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Lemon peel 1; Basil to taste; Fine salt to taste

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324

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 324
Carbohydrates g 50.2
of which sugars g 5.1
Protein g 16.3
Fats g 6.5
of which saturated fat g 1.04
Fiber g 2.4
Cholesterol mg 71
Sodium mg 477

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: High

PRESENTATION

Picture this: a taste of the Mediterranean coast with fregola with shrimp—bringing the heart of Sardinia right to your kitchen table. Fregola is this unique, bead-like pasta made from semolina—kinda like oversized couscous. Seriously good. In Sardinian homes, this pasta has been treasured for generations, really soaking up all the rich and briny goodness from seafood and broth. Throw in some scampi and shrimp, and you've got a dish that's not just creamy but totally indulgent, thanks to the flavorful broth made from the shells. For real. This version of fregola sarda highlights the island's culinary traditions, with plump shrimp and delicate scampi creating a colorful vibe and rich aroma. Can't go wrong with that. Perfect for a family gathering or something special.

And dive into a bowl of shrimp scampi with fregola and you'll see—it’s anything but ordinary. The little balls of fregola roll around in a savory seafood broth, making every bite great. Moist fregola clinging to the tender chunks of shrimp? So so good. This fregola seafood dish captures the relaxed, social spirit of Sardinian dining—big bowls shared among friends, with laughter and stories making everything better. Some Sardinian cooks even toss in roasted cherry tomatoes or splash in some white wine for a deeper flavor. Which is great. This recipe just invites exploration and enjoyment—enjoy the comfort of shrimp and fregola pasta at its best. Whether you’re new to Sardinian cuisine or already a fan of a good seafood fregola recipe, this dish is all about gathering people around something special, with crispy textures and warm, rich flavors all over. It is like a culinary journey bringing a bit of Sardinia to your home, turning every meal into a celebration of taste and tradition. Pretty simple, right? Plus, super tasty.

How to prepare Fregola with scampi and prawns

To prepare fregola with scampi and prawns, start with the How to clean shrimp of the latter. After detaching the heads from the tails (1-2), remove the black thread from the back using a knife or a toothpick, and set aside. With the scraps, prepare the stock, which you will use to moisten the fregola. Clean the tip of the chili pepper and slice it thinly 3.

Clean the garlic and move to the stove. Place a saucepan on the heat, adding oil along with the garlic and chili pepper 4. Sauté everything for a few minutes and then add the tomato pulp 5. Let it flavor for 5 minutes, then discard the garlic 6.

It's time to add the fregola, pour it into the pan 7, stir for a few moments 8, and then moisten with the hot stock, adding it a little at a time just like you would with risotto 9.

After 10 minutes of cooking, add the prawns 10, and after 5 minutes the scampi 11. Finish cooking, adjusting the salt if necessary, and then turn off the heat. Then garnish with a few basil leaves torn by hand 12,

fragrance with a bit of freshly grated lemon zest 13, and the recipe is ready 14. All that's left is to plate the fregola with scampi and prawns and enjoy it hot 15.

Storage

If you prefer, you can store fregola with scampi and prawns for a couple of days at most; keep it in the refrigerator in a covered glass container. If needed, it can also be frozen, though keep in mind that the texture will be different.

Tip

The fregola with scampi and prawns can only be enhanced by the presence of other ingredients such as seafood, which is better if you open them separately, or baby octopus, squid, and any other mollusk you deem suitable to make the dish special!

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Fregola with scampi and prawns

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Fregola with scampi and prawns

Storage

Tip

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