Description
Ready in under 30 minutes, this *Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta* is a bold and vibrant fusion of fiery chilli, fragrant garlic, juicy prawns, and rich tomato sauce tossed with linguine. Perfect for a quick dinner idea, this dish balances spice, freshness, and seafood in every bite. Whether you’re looking for easy pasta recipes, spicy dinner options, or seafood meal ideas, this is a must-try easy recipe that feels like restaurant-quality but made effortlessly at home.
Ingredients
250g linguine or spaghetti
300g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or crushed
1 tsp red chilli flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
200g cherry tomatoes or 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
Grated parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Pat the prawns dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and chilli flakes, sauté until fragrant.
4. Add prawns and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add tomatoes and simmer for 5–7 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
6. Return prawns to the pan, add pasta, and toss everything together. Add pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and parmesan if using. Serve hot.
Notes
1. Use raw prawns for best flavor and texture — pre-cooked ones can turn rubbery.
2. Always reserve pasta water; it helps make the sauce creamy and cohesive.
3. Don’t overcook the garlic — sauté just until golden to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg