The intoxicating aroma of garlic and butter sizzling together is enough to have your mouth watering in anticipation of the flavors to come. When fresh prawns are added to the mix and tossed through al dente pasta, you have the makings of a weeknight dinner that says “indulgence” without much fuss. In this easy one-pan pasta recipe, plump prawns become infused with the richness of butter and nutty sweetness of roasted garlic. Together with tomato, white wine and parsley, it creates a decadent but light seafood sauce that truly sings of the Mediterranean. So roll up your sleeves and let’s dive into a bowl of pure garlic prawn pasta perfection.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 200g spaghetti
- 250g medium-sized prawns, peeled and deveined
- 30g olive oil
- 20g butter
- 10g minced garlic
- 5g red chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish
Sauce
- 15g olive oil
- 10g lemon juice
Now, let’s proceed to the steps:
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, and sauté for about a minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the skillet and cook them until they turn pink, usually around 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the prawns. Mix everything together, ensuring that every strand of pasta is coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Transfer the Garlic Prawn Pasta to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
Enjoy your flavorful Garlic Prawn Pasta! It pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.