Ingredients
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PRAWNS (SHRIMP)
- 300 g (10½ oz) 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 (14 oz) spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, freshly chopped (about 1 tbsp)
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 250 g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated puree)
- 1 cup (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 1 cup (250 ml) 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 ½ cup (125 ml) 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 ½ cup (125 ml) of pasta cooking water and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta – Drain the spaghetti and toss it through the sauce.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: pasta, seafod, Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti
- Method: boil, grill
- Cuisine: Italian