Prawn Chilli & Lemon Linguine
Prawn Chilli & Lemon Linguine
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
800g dried linguine
2 tbsps olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely slices
2 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped or 2 tsp dried chili flakes
450g large raw prawns, peeled
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp of fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD:
1. Place a large saucepan filled with water over a high heat and bring to the boil. Season with sea salt. Once the water has come to the boil, stir in the linguine and cook for 10 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, place a large frying pan over a medium heat, and por in one tablespoon of olive oil, add the fresh prawns and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Next add the garlic, fresh ginger and chili. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
3. Drain the pasta, and return to the saucepan, stir the prawns into the pasta, along with the chopped flat leaf parsley, juice and zest of a lemon and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss well.
