Squid Ink Pasta with Chilli Garlic Prawns and Lemon Zest Recipe

Preparation Time: 15m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 4

2024年11月28日 4.8

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