Creamy chilli prawn pasta
Craving a sumptuous pasta dish that’s both spicy and rich? Our Creamy chilli prawn pasta ticks all the right boxes. A delightful mingling of tender prawns, fiery chillies, and a velvety sauce, it’s the perfect dinner for two. Dive into this guide and get ready to wow your taste buds.
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Nutritions
Nutrition Facts
Creamy chilli prawn pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
450
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Cholesterol
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
550
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- Prawns: 8 oz 227 grams
- Linguine pasta: 7 oz 200 grams
- Fresh chillies red: 2, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves: 2 minced
- Fresh cream: 1/2 cup 120 ml
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp 30 ml
- Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup 25 grams grated
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp chopped
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Lemon: 1 zest and juice
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of water.
- Once boiling, season with salt and add the linguine.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan.
- Add minced garlic and chopped chillies. Fry until fragrant.
- Introduce the prawns, cooking until they turn pink.
- Pour in the fresh cream and stir.
- Add the lemon zest and juice, blending them into the sauce.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Combine pasta and sauce, adding pasta water as needed to adjust the consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For an added crunch, you can sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs on top.
Adjust chilli quantities according to heat preference. Remember, it’s easier to add more later than to mitigate excessive heat.
Always use fresh prawns for the best taste and texture. Serve the Creamy chilli prawn pasta hot. Complement with a light green salad to balance the richness. A chilled glass of sparkling water with a lemon wedge can be a refreshing accompaniment.
Adjust chilli quantities according to heat preference. Remember, it’s easier to add more later than to mitigate excessive heat.
Always use fresh prawns for the best taste and texture. Serve the Creamy chilli prawn pasta hot. Complement with a light green salad to balance the richness. A chilled glass of sparkling water with a lemon wedge can be a refreshing accompaniment.
