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Orkney Crab and King Prawn Mac and Cheese
Orkney Crab and King Prawn Mac and Cheese

Orkney Crab and King Prawn Mac and Cheese

with Zesty Baby Leaf and Tomato Salad

Sam Richards
Sam RichardsPublished on September 24, 2024

A comfort food classic using premium ingredients, this Orkney Crab and King Prawn Mac and Cheese brings the best of the British pub into your kitchen.

Tags:
Pescatarian
Allergens:
Milk
Cereals containing gluten
Crustaceans

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total30 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

1 bunch(es)

Chives

80 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

180 grams

Macaroni

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya)

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

100 grams

Orkney Crab Meat

(Contains: Crustaceans)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

20 grams

Butter

1.5 tbsp

Plain Flour

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)4226 kJ
Energy (kcal)1010 kcal
Fat54.5 g
of which saturates30.5 g
Carbohydrate85.9 g
of which sugars10.9 g
Dietary Fibre6.5 g
Protein46.8 g
Salt4.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Large Bowl
Garlic Press
Grater
Kitchen Shears
Large Saucepan
Colander

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Started
1

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the macaroni.

Halve the baby plum tomatoes. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Roughly chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

Grate the cheese. Cut the lemon into wedges.

In a large bowl, mix in half the lemon juice, the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes to macerate and set aside.

Cook the Pasta
2

When the water is boiling, stir the macaroni into the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Fry the Prawns
3

Meanwhile, drain the prawns. Melt the butter (see pantry for amount) in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the prawns and stir-fry for 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. They're cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

Make your Sauce
4

Add the grated garlic and the Central American spice blend to the prawns. Stir-fry for 1 min.

Next, stir in the flour (see pantry for amount). Cook, stirring, until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux!

Gradually stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and the veg stock. Bring to the boil, stir and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins.

Stir in the creme fraiche.

Finishing Touches
5

Add the grated cheese and crab meat to the sauce and stir until melted, 1-2 mins.

Mix in the cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Stir in a good squeeze of lemon juice.

Add the baby leaves to the dressing bowl and toss until evenly coated. 

Serve
6

Share your crab and prawn mac and cheese between your bowls.

Sprinkle the chives on top.

Serve with the salad and any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy!

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