Quick & Tasty Italian Prawn Pasta
This quick and easy prawn pasta recipe combines tender prawns, garlic, and white wine with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a light, flavorful dish perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
- 200 grams linguine or spaghetti
- 25 grams butter
- 200 grams raw peeled prawns (tiger prawns work great!)
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 100 ml white wine
- 1 squeeze of lemon juice
- A small handful of flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil a large pot of salted water.Add the linguine or spaghetti, and cook according to the package instructions. This usually takes around 8-10 minutes.
Cook the Prawns
- While the pasta is cooking, melt a small knob of butter (about 10g) in a frying pan over medium heat.Once the butter starts sizzling, add the prawns. Cook for about 1 minute, until they start to turn pink.Stir in the crushed garlic, and cook for another minute to let the flavors blend.
Make the Sauce
- Pour in the white wine and bring it to a gentle boil.Let the sauce simmer for a minute.Add the remaining butter and stir until it melts into the sauce.Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty kick.Finally, toss in the chopped parsley.
Combine and Serve
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it directly to the frying pan with the prawns and sauce.Gently toss everything together so the pasta absorbs the flavors.Divide the pasta between two bowls, making sure to pour any extra sauce over the top.Serve immediately and enjoy!
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