Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 731kcal
Just as good for a busy family weeknight or easy entertaining, this delicious and elegant Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti recipe can be on the table in under 25 minutes. Prawns (shrimp) are cooked in a beautiful light herby tomatoey sauce until tender and juicy.
Ingredients
PRAWNS (SHRIMP)
- 300 g fresh prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined, tails left intact
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
PASTA
- 400 g spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, freshly chopped
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 100 g freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Season the prawns – Combine the prawns, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Toss to coat.
- Cook the pasta – Cook the spaghetti as per the packet instructions, minus 1 minute, and reserve 250 ml (1 cup) of the cooking water (take it out of the pot using a ladle or mug before draining the pasta).
- Cook the prawns – Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Once hot, add the prawns and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
- Make the sauce – Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic and red onion to the same pan. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 125 ml (½ cup) of the pasta cooking water.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes. Squash the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.
- Add the tomato paste and the remaining 125 ml (½ cup) of pasta cooking water and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta – Drain the spaghetti and toss it through the sauce.
- Add the cheese – Stir through the parmesan.
- Add the prawns – Add the prawns to the pan, stir through the parsley and serve immediately.
- Serve – Sprinkle with extra parmesan and salt, if desired, then serve.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti is best cooked and served immediately.LEFTOVERS
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave. Take care not to overheat, which will cause the prawns (shrimp) to turn become chewy and rubbery.Nutrition Facts
Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti
Amount per Serving
Calories
731
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
116
mg
39
%
Sodium
1848
mg
80
%
Potassium
663
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
86
g
29
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
1179
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
310
mg
31
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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