Garlic Prawn Pasta

Australians say “prawns” instead of “shrimp.”  Either way, this sounds delicious! Salt and pepper to taste in this recipe, the 1/2 teaspoon measurements are just a guideline as the geniuses wouldn’t let me say “ to taste.”

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 24  medium  prawns
• 1  lb spaghetti
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, sliced
• 2  teaspoons  dried chili pepper flakes
• 1  lemon, zested
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Peel the prawns and cut them in half lengthways.
2. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8‐10 minutes or until al dente. Drain reserving ¼ cup pasta water and keep warm.
3. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, chilli and lemon zest. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until golden.
4. Add the prawns and cook, stirring, for 2‐3 minutes or until the prawns are tender.
5. Add the pasta, lemon juice, parsley and reserved pasta water.
6. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper and toss to combine.