Spicy prawn linguine

Name: Spicy prawn linguine
Total time: 30 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: olive oil; shallots 2, diced; ginger 1cm piece, peeled and grated; garlic 1 clove, crushed; chilli flakes a large pinch; chopped tomatoes 400g tin; linguine 150g; ½ bunch, chopped; raw peeled prawns 150g; rocket salad to serve

30 minutes
serves 2
Easy

Healthy food doesn't have to be boring. This spicy prawn linguine has a spicy chilli kick to keep it interesting. It's so delicious you'll forget that you're being virtuous

February 3, 2015 at 9:41 am

Ingredients

olive oil
shallots 2, diced
ginger 1cm piece, peeled and grated
garlic 1 clove, crushed
chilli flakes a large pinch
chopped tomatoes 400g tin
linguine 150g
flat-leaf parsley ½ bunch, chopped
raw peeled prawns 150g
rocket salad to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat 1 tsp oil in a large frying pan, add the shallots and fry for 2 minutes before adding the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes.
Step 2

Fry for another 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes until saucy.
Step 3

Cook the linguine in boiling salted water until just tender, then drain.
Step 4

Stir the parsley and the prawns into the tomato base, season well and cook until the prawns turn pink.
Step 5

Add the cooked linguine, toss and serve.