GARLIC PRAWN PASTA

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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."

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Peel the prawns and cut them in half lengthways.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the prawns and cook, stirring, for 2‐3 minutes or until the prawns are tender.
  • Add the pasta, lemon juice, parsley and reserved pasta water.
  • Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 580.8, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.4

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