Spaghetti Prawns

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Spaghetti prawns, also known as shrimp spaghetti, is a dish that typically consists of spaghetti noodles tossed in a sauce made with prawns, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and herbs. The prawns are usually sautéed in the garlic and olive oil until pink and tender, then simmered in white wine to infuse the sauce with extra flavor.

Fresh herbs like parsley and basil are often added for brightness and freshness. The spaghetti noodles are cooked al dente and then tossed in the sauce until fully coated. The dish can be served on its own as a main course, or with a side salad or crusty bread for a more complete meal.

Spaghetti Prawns Ingredient

1⁄2kg peeled, deveined Fresh Prawns, washed2 zucchini, grated2 punnets cherry tomatoes, sliced in half5 cloves garlic, crushed1⁄2 lemon, juiced1⁄4 cup olive oil, approx1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried Basil1 teaspoon Italian herbs1⁄2 teaspoon Paprika1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional or add more or less)2 teaspoons butter1 cup reserved pasta waterSalt & pepper to tasteFresh chopped parsley, handful375g Spaghetti, cooked (reserving 1 cup pasta water)

Steps

Marinate cleaned Prawns with some Italian herbs, olive oil, s&p, fresh parsley and paprika. Set aside.Cook Spaghetti according to packet instructions, before straining keep 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.In a large pan warm up the olive oil and add tomatoes and garlic and saute on a low heat. Simmer for a few minutes then add all the herbs, chilli and spices. Lid on and cook till tomatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.Add lemon juice, pasta water, drizzle of olive oil and butter, simmer for a few minutes.Add Prawns and cook for a few more minutes till Prawns are cooked throughout, season to taste then add cooked pasta and stir to combine.Top with fresh parsley and stir.Enjoy this simple pasta dish , serve with garlic bread and rocket salad.