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Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta

Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta

This Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta is a delightful dish featuring prawns, linguine, and fresh tomatoes, perfect for a quick but delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 511 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce

  • 300 g raw prawns (shrimp) thawed, peeled, deveined
  • 300 g linguine or spaghetti
  • 500 g fresh tomatoes about 4 large, ripe, diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, about a handful
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried chilli flakes or adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil optional: extra to serve

Prawn (Shrimp) Seasoning

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smokey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

To Serve

  • fresh parsley finely chopped
  • chilli flakes
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Combine prawns with prawn seasoning ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
  • Cook linguine according to packet instructions, generously seasoning the cooking water with salt. Cook to al dente.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking, pan sear the seasoned prawns on a large frying pan without any oil for 1 minute per side on high heat. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add olive oil, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir through on medium heat until aromatic and garlic lightly golden. Add tomatoes, chilli flakes, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat down to low and simmer with the lid on for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is done.
  • Once the pasta is ready, return the prawns to the pan with parsley. Mix through over low heat then immediately add drained pasta and ½ cup of pasta cooking water.
  • Toss pasta through the sauce and serve with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, and extra chilli flakes if desired.

Notes

Prawns are best when bought shelled and prepared at home for the best flavor. Fresh ripe tomatoes are recommended, but alternatives like cherry tomatoes or canned tomatoes can be used if necessary. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgPotassium: 753mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chilli, Dinner, garlic, Pasta, prawns, seafood
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