Learn to make a creamy potato and prawn soup, an elegant Italian dish for special occasions.

Crema di patate e gamberoni

The Creamy Potato and Prawn Soup is a refined Italian recipe, ideal for special occasions or romantic dinners. This elegant yet accessible seafood dish is perfect as a gourmet appetizer or first course. The combination of the sweet potato cream and the intense flavor of prawns marinated with lemon juice and thyme creates an irresistible taste balance. It’s further enriched by sautéed asparagus and crunchy Parmigiano Reggiano DOP crisps. With its delicate and enveloping texture, this soup will delight your guests and impress with its presentation, worthy of the most sophisticated menus.

Discover more delicious variations of this recipe:

• Cream of Potatoes with Cuttlefish
• Saffron and Potato Velouté
• Asparagus and Potato Velouté with Croutons
• Leek and Potato Cream with Salmon Skewers

Ingredients

• 500g potatoes
• 8 prawns
• 150g asparagus
• 50g Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
• 1 lemon (juice)
• Fresh thyme
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and dice the potatoes. Cook them in boiling salted water until tender.
2. Drain and blend the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
3. Marinate the prawns with lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Sauté the asparagus in olive oil until tender.
5. Prepare Parmigiano crisps by melting cheese in a non-stick pan until golden.
6. Serve the potato cream with marinated prawns, asparagus, and Parmigiano crisps on top.

Total Time: 45 min

Cuisine: Italian