Prawn Pasta
Learn how to make prawn pasta with juicy prawns, perfectly cooked pasta, garlic, herbs, and creamy sauce for a restaurant-style dish at home.
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 250 g prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup fresh cream (or cooking cream)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice or zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil (chopped)
Instructions
Cook The Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water.
Cook The Prawns
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add prawns, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Prepare The Sauce
- In the same pan, add remaining oil or butter. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make It Creamy
- Lower heat and stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Combine Everything
- Add cooked pasta and prawns to the sauce. Toss well until evenly coated.
Finish And Serve
- Add lemon juice or zest, sprinkle with fresh herbs, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.