Squid Ink Pasta with Chilli Garlic Prawns and Lemon Zest Recipe

Squid Ink Pasta with Chilli Garlic Prawns and Lemon Zest Recipe

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Dive into the deep, bold flavours of squid ink pasta, perfectly complemented by the heat of garlic and chilli sautéed prawns. This striking dish not only delivers a visual feast but also a harmony of briny, zesty, and savoury notes that will transport you to the Mediterranean coastline.

Ingredients:

  • 300 g squid ink pasta
  • 300 g peeled and deveined prawns
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook the pasta and prepare the prawns
    1 Cook the pasta and prepare the prawns

    Cook the squid ink pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following the packet instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking water. In a separate pan, heat olive oil, then sauté garlic, chilli flakes, and cherry tomatoes for 2–3 minutes. Add prawns and cook until pink, then stir in lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley.

  2. Combine the pasta and prawns
    2 Combine the pasta and prawns

    Add the drained pasta to the prawn mixture in the pan. Toss to combine, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

  3. Serve and garnish
    3 Serve and garnish

    Season with salt and pepper, then serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with extra parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

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