Dinner

Chilli Prawn Linguine

Name: Chilli Prawn Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 280g Linguine pasta; 200g Sugar snap peas; 2 tblsp Olive oil; 2 cloves chopped Garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large Large red chilli; 24 skinned King prawns, skinned; 12 Cherry tomatoes; Basil leaves, Handful; Lettuce leaves, Leaves; Bread, to serve; 2 tbsp Fromage frais; Limes, zested and grated, Grated zest of 2; 2 tsp Caster sugar; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Linguine with king prawns, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, chilli, basil, and a creamy lime dressing.

25 min
460 kcal
Pescatarian
Italian
Pasta

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 25 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2:
Set aside.
Step 3:
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
Step 4:
Add the sugar snap peas for the last minute or so of cooking time.
Step 5:
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan.
Step 6:
Add the garlic and chilli and cook over a fairly gentle heat for about 30 seconds without letting the garlic brown.
Step 7:
Add the prawns and cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes until they turn pink.
3 min
Step 8:
Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until they just start to soften.
3 min
Step 9:
Drain the pasta and sugar snap peas well.
Step 10:
Toss the pasta and sugar snap peas into the prawn mixture.
Step 11:
Tear in the basil leaves, stir, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 12:
Serve with salad leaves drizzled with the lime dressing and warm crusty bread.