Shrimp and White Wine Pasta Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes and Leeks Recipe
05. Aug, 2009 
6 Comments
Shrimp with white wine and garlic is always a popular combination, but when you add in the local tomatoes and baby leeks it brings a beautiful sweetness to this classic dish. With the inspiration available at the farmers market this time of year it is natural to me to make things which are as fresh and simple as this pasta.
I used local Spot Prawns (frozen) to make this, but any form of shrimp or prawn would be delicious, of course the serving size and number of shrimps required will vary based on the kind you choose. Because this recipe uses a small amount of fresh tomatoes you will find that the sauce is the white wine, butter and leeks rather then a traditional tomato sauce. You can use any pasta you want, I used what was in the cupboard which was a rotini. I think a linguine would be lovely with this sauce.
Shrimp and White Wine Pasta Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes and Leeks
(serves 2)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, separated
1 cup thinly sliced leek, preferably young
1 clove garlic, minced
4 small tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup white wine
a dozen prawns or shrimp, de-veined and shells removed
1 heaping tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
salt and pepper
In a heavy pot, heated to low, add olive oil, one tablespoon of butter, leeks and a healthy pinch of salt. Cook, stirring every once and awhile until the leeks have softened to an almost melty consistency, but are not browned. Add garlic and cook for 3 more minutes. Turn up the heat to medium high and add tomatoes, saute for 3 to 4 more minutes. Add white wine and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add parsley and shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes depending on size. Add salt and pepper and remaining butter to taste. Toss with pasta and serve immediately.
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Love Love Love this recipe! I'm posting it on our twitter!
xo
Angelique
Angelique – heheh good!
This pasta prawn dish looks absolutely heavenly!!! Thx for sharing!!!
Wish I had some of this for dinner tonight!
Made this for my sweetie on Saturday it was delicious! Thanks so much for posting.
Gretchen – So glad it worked out for you, thanks for reporting back!