Chilli prawn linguine

Chilli prawn linguine

Cuisine: Italian

Chilli prawn linguine is spicy shrimp linguine tossed with sugar snap peas, garlic and olive oil. Cook the pasta al dente while the prawns sear quickly so they stay plump. A splash of pasta water helps the oil cling. Keep chili in check—you want warmth behind the sweet prawn, not a wall of heat.

At a glance

Time: about 25 min · 2 servings · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 520 kcal per serving

Chilli prawn linguine is spicy shrimp linguine tossed with sugar snap peas, garlic and olive oil. Cook the pasta al dente while the prawns sear quickly so they stay plump. A splash of pasta water helps the oil cling. Keep chili in check—you want warmth behind the sweet prawn, not a wall of heat.

Tutorial

Ingredients

  • 280g Linguine Pasta
  • 200g Sugar Snap Peas
  • 2 tblsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves chopped Garlic Clove
  • 1 large Red Chilli
  • 24 Skinned King Prawns
  • 12 Cherry Tomatoes
  • Handful Basil Leaves
  • Leaves Lettuce
  • to serve Bread
  • 2 tbsp Fromage Frais
  • Grated Zest of 2 Lime
  • 2 tsp Caster Sugar

Steps

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Add the sugar snap peas for the last minute or so of cooking time.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, toss in the garlic and chilli and cook over a fairly gentle heat for about 30 seconds without letting the garlic brown. Tip in the prawns and cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes until they turn pink.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until they just start to soften. Drain the pasta and sugar snaps well, then toss into the prawn mixture. Tear in the basil leaves, stir, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with salad leaves drizzled with the lime dressing, and warm crusty bread.

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Time and temperature

Pasta: package time · prawns: 2–3 min high heat · toss together 1 min

Nutrition

520 kcal · Protein 28 g · Fat 16 g · Carbs 68 g

1 plate (estimate)

Substitutes

  • Sugar snaps → peas or thin broccoli
  • Chili → chili flakes
  • Linguine → spaghetti
  • Prawns → shrimp or langoustine

Storage

Best fresh. Refrigerate 1 day; loosen with water when reheating. Do not freeze assembled pasta.

FAQ

Raw or cooked prawns?
Raw is better. If precooked, warm them only at the end of spicy shrimp linguine.
How do I stop gluey pasta?
Do not rinse; use starchy water. Chilli prawn linguine should look glossy, not dry.
Too spicy—what now?
More pasta water, a knob of butter, or extra peas to dilute heat.
Wine in the pan?
Optional splash of white wine with the garlic smells great.