Prawns With Gorgonzola Cheese Recipes

GORGONZOLA SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are pink, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm., Stir cranberries and wine into same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Drain penne, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; add penne to pan. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, salt and reserved shrimp. Cook and stir until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Top with chopped walnuts.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in onion and cook until softened and light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Add Gorgonzola cheese; cook and stir until melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more. Stir in walnuts.
• Pour sauce into cooked pasta and toss well to combine. Serve hot.

PRAWN (JUMBO SHRIMP) AND ZUCCHINI IN GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan on medium high heat and add prawns. Cook for about a minute.
• Add the zucchini, garlic, and sherry and saute, stirring, for about 4 to 5 minutes until zucchini is crisp-tender and prawns cooked through.
• Over medium heat, melt butter in a small pan and heat the cream until steaming.
• Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese until it melts; add the nutmeg, salt and pepper (TASTE IT FIRST! It might be salty enough depending on the gorgonzola you use).
• Pour sauce over zucchini and prawns and serve immediately with a rice dish or with pasta.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Steps:

• In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
• Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.
• If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.

PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta and cooking liquid to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium heat until mixture is heated through and sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and serve.

PRAWNS WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Saute prawns quickly in the butter and garlic until they turn opaque. Do not overcook.
• Add the lemon juice and gorgonzola and stir until creamy.
• Garnish with the parsley and serve immedietly.