LINGUINE WITH GARLIC BUTTER PRAWNS

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This simple pasta dish with king prawns, garlic, lemon and parsley makes a speedy weeknight seafood supper

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g linguine
2-3 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
50g butter
175g pack raw shelled king prawns, de-veined and split in half lengthways
finely grated zest 1 lemon, then cut the lemon into wedges
small pack parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, very gently cook the garlic in the butter in a medium pan until softened. Add the prawns and cook until they just turn from grey to pink. It is important not to overcook them or they will be tough. Remove from the heat and stir in the zest and seasoning.
  • Drain the pasta and toss into the pan with the prawn mixture and parsley until well mixed. Divide between two bowls and serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

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