PRAWNS WITH LEMON, CHILLI AND GARLIC SPAGHETTI

PRAWNS WITH LEMON, CHILLI AND GARLIC SPAGHETTI image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil
1/3 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1.5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 long red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
100g cherry tomatoes
12 raw prawns
50ml chicken stock (wine sub)
160g wholemeal spaghetti
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
1 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley or dill
1/8 cup capers, chopped and drained (optional)
extra virgin olive oil, to serve (optional)
lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat and add the onion garlic and chilli. Cook for 5 minutes, storing occasionally, until soft but not coloured. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock and then turn the heat right up to bring everything to a fast boil. Turn down to a medium low heat and let it bubble away for 5 minutes. Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain and return to pot. Once pasta is cooked, heat the prawns in the sauce and then tip the prawns and sauce into the pasta Add the combine lemon zest and juice, capers (if using), a drizzle of olive oil and season well. Gently toss everything together quickly, then divide amongst the plates and scatter over fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges. *Could also be served with crusty bread for a larger meal. Nutrition Information per serve Energy 1090 kJ (263 Cals) Protein 11.7g Fat - saturated 3.0g 1.0g Carbohydrates - sugars 47.4g 0.6g Dietary Fibre 12.1g Sodium 370mg Calcium 80mg Iron 4.0mg