Description
This Mouthwatering Creamy Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta is an incredible and ultimate recipe combining succulent prawns with a spicy garlic cream sauce, perfectly tossed with fettuccine or spaghetti. A quick and flavorful Italian-fusion main course that’s perfect for seafood lovers craving a rich, spicy, and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Protein
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 pound raw prawns, peeled and deveined
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Cook the Prawns: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the prawns with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook the prawns for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Chillies: Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and red chilli flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Finish: Stir in the lemon juice and return the cooked prawns to the pan. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve your desired sauce consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the pasta hot.
Notes
- For extra richness and flavor, you can use a mixture of butter and olive oil when cooking the prawns.
- Feel free to substitute prawns with shrimp or scallops based on availability or preference.
- Add fresh spinach or halved cherry tomatoes while cooking the sauce for a colorful twist and added nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
