Prawn Linguine

Preparation Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4

September 14, 2023 4.8

This prawn linguine is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender prawns with fresh tomatoes and basil, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal. Enjoy the delightful mix of textures from the al dente pasta, crisp sugar snaps, and juicy prawns, all brought together with a hint of chili heat.

Ingredients:

300 g linguine pasta
200 g sugar snap pea (trimmed)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large garlic cloves (finely choped)
1 large seeded red chilli finely (chopped)
20 peeled king prawns raw
10 halved cherry tomatoes
1 handful fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

1 Cook Pasta and Peas:
Cook the linguine pasta according to the instructions on the packet until al dente. Add sugar snap peas about 1 minute before the pasta is fully cooked.
2 Prepare Prawn Mixture:
Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add garlic and chili and cook gently for about 30 seconds. Increase heat, add prawns, and stir regularly until they turn pink.
3 Combine Pasta and Prawns:
- Add tomatoes to the pan and cook until they’re soft.
- Drain the pasta and sugar snaps and combine with the prawn mixture in the frying pan.
4 Add Basil and Season:
Tear the basil leaves and stir them into the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.