Garlic Prawn Pasta

Submitted by Chef PotPie

"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: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• 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.

Reviews

[teresas]

What a tasty dish...I cut the recipe in half and the spaghetti noodles down to 4 ounces for the two of us...there was plenty of noodles for the amount of sauce...I loved how the prawns/shrimp curled because they are cut lengthwise...served them with a basic green salad and garlic bread...made for "Players Favorites" tag game...

 

[Outta Here]

Easy and tasty. Just the right balance of garlic and lemon. I did cut the chili flakes down to half and it was plenty spicy still.

 

[PanNan]

Great flavor and it came together very quickly. It was a little spicy, but perfect for our taste. The family asked me to make it again soon. Made for CQ19 Italy.

 

[Anonymous]

chef potpie l correct the cooks spelling as well as meet friends all across the world l am catholic n Christian l even met Larche Australia they were grateful to give us a painting with the famous red rock n kookaburra as well abook on Australian animal which l kept along with my other books

 

[Baby Kato]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe PotPie. It was perfection, the noodles were delicious, flavorful and had great textures. The shrimp tasted fresh and was incredible prepared this way. Made for Susie's World Tour - Australia.