Garlic Butter Prawn Pasta

Ingredients

• spaghetti (dry) — 200g
• king prawns, raw and peeled — 250g
• unsalted butter — 40g
• garlic, crushed — 4 cloves
• dried chilli flakes — 1 tsp
• fresh parsley, chopped — 15g
• extra virgin olive oil — 1 tbsp
• lemon juice — 1 tbsp

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and 20g of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the king prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add the remaining 20g of butter, the crushed garlic, and chilli flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

5. 5

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving a small cup of the starchy pasta water.

6. 6

   Return the prawns to the frying pan and toss in the cooked spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, and serve immediately.