Prawn Linguine

prawn linguine
prawn linguine

Prawn Linguine

This prawn linguine is absolutely delicious.
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Prawn linguine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 360 g Raw king prawns
  • 80 g Fennel thinly sliced
  • 2 Red chillies finely chopped
  • 5 Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 80 g Brown crab meat
  • 400 g Tomato passata
  • 450 g Cherry tomatoes cut into halves and quarters
  • 400 g Fresh linguine or 200g dried
  • 100 g Rocket
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  • If you are using dried pasta, then heat a pan of salted water until boiling, Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  • If using fresh pasta (either homemade or shop bought) then heat a pan of water but do not cook the pasta yet.
  • In a large frying pan, add a splash of oil and turn the heat on high. When the oil is hot, add the prawns and pan fry for a about 2 minutes until the prawns start to turn pink all over.
  • Add the thinly sliced fennel, cook for a further minute until it has softened.
  • Add the chilli and garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
  • Now add the brown crab meat and mix it well.
  • Pour in the tomato passata, and throw in half of the cherry tomatoes.
  • Turn the heat down slightly and let it simmer.
  • Drop the pasta into the boiling salted water and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is al dente.
  • Drain the pasta, but keep a little bit of the pasta water back, add the pasta along with the pasta water into the pan with the prawns and toss to coat.
  • Throw in the remaining cherry tomatoes and half of the rocket. Stir well.
  • Serve the pasta in a bowl, dress the remaining rocket with olive oil and place it on top to garnish.
  • Serve immediately.

Share this recipe

1 comments on “Prawn Linguine”

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating