Spicy Prawn Linguini Aglio e Olio

Name: Spicy Prawn Linguini Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 280g The Fishmonger garlic prawns; 375g Remano free range egg pasta linguine; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 2 tbsp The Olive Tree extra virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 small red chilli, finely sliced; Salt and black pepper, to season; 50g Westacre Dairy shredded parmesan cheese

Something magic happens when garlic, oil and chilli combine with pasta. Take a trip to the sunny seaside Italian Riviera with our fragrant prawn pasta aglio e olio recipe. You’ll be running your finger through the savoury orange tinted oil well after you finish the pasta. Deliziosa!

How to make Spicy Prawn Linguini Aglio e Olio

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 8 - 10 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

280g The Fishmonger garlic prawns
375g Remano free range egg pasta linguine
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tbsp The Olive Tree extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 small red chilli, finely sliced
Salt and black pepper, to season
50g Westacre Dairy shredded parmesan cheese

Method

Cook linguine as per packet instructions. Drain then set aside. Keep 1 cup of the hot pasta water aside.
Heat a large frypan, medium heat, with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add garlic and lightly fry while stirring until garlic is a light golden brown. Remove from pan. Add prawns and cook each side for approximately 2 minutes or until pale pink.
Add garlic and pasta and toss to combine, adding a dash. Season to taste. Add lemon juice, parmesan and parsley. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and coat pasta. Toss to heat through. Add a dash of pasta water if you need.
Season with cracked black pepper. Garnish with finely sliced chilli and lemon zest. Serve with crunchy garlic bread.

Option: You can swap parmesan for Emporium Selection Grana Padano grated cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spicy Prawn Linguini Aglio e Olio

How to cook raw prawns?

Raw prawns are not as hard to cook as they make look. Heat oil or butter in a frying pan and fry prawns on each side for 1-2 minutes. They will change colour to pink and curl up. That’s when you know they’re done.

How to make aglio e olio?

Aglio e olio literally translates to garlic and oil. To make a classic aglio e olio, heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic and chili. Cook until aromatic then combine with your favourite pasta shape. Simple deliciousness!