Nettle Pasta, Wild Garlic and Prawns -

This lovely recipe is a fresh, seasonal dish that brings together the best of the wild and the sea. The nettle pasta adds a subtle earthiness, while the wild garlic gives a bright, aromatic lift. Juicy prawns bring a touch of sweetness and richness, making this a simple yet impressive meal full of flavour and character.

Nettle Pasta for 2 people – Recipe here (or use regular pasta)
50g Wild Garlic – diced
1 onion finely diced
100g frozen cooked prawns (defrosted)
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 tsp Sesame Oil

Click here for a foraging guide for Wild Garlic

Click here for a foraging guide for Nettles

Method:

Place a flat pan on the stove with the sesame oil and heat lightly
Fry the opinion for 5 minutes until soft and browning
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce and prawns to the pan
In a separate pan bring water to the boil and add the pasta to cook for 2-3 minutes until cooked through
Using a slotted spoon place the cooked pasta and a little water straight into the onion and prawn mix along with the Wild garlic and turn of the heat. Continue to stir to soften the garlic.
Plate up and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top, use extra soy sauce if further seasoning is required at the table.