Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta that combines the flavors of garlic, chili, and fresh shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream after adding the shrimp back to the skillet.
- Substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg