Garlic Butter Prawn Pasta
This delicious garlic butter prawn pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines succulent prawns with a creamy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Butter - 4 tablespoons
- Spaghetti - 8 ounces
- Prawns - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta with the garlic butter sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Sugar: 2g