Spicy Spot Prawn Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

Spicy Spot Prawn Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

Wild Alaska spot prawns cooked until pink in a skillet of butter and olive oil with minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes sautéed until soft. Fresh basil and parmesan stir in gently at the end, and the whole thing goes over angel hair pasta. Serves four.

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Spicy Spot Prawn Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Main Course

Wild Alaska spot prawns are sautéed with garlic, red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes, then tossed with basil and parmesan over angel hair pasta for a quick, spicy weeknight dinner.

Spicy Spot Prawn Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

Ingredients

  • Wild Alaska Spot Prawns Tray (1.5lb)

  • 2 tbsp of Olive Oil

  • 2 tbsp Butter

  • 4 cloves of garlic

  • Salt & Pepper

  • 1 tbsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

  • Fresh Basil

  • Parmesan Cheese

  • Angel Hair Pasta

Directions

  1. Peel and devein the spot prawns, removing the heads if attached, and pat dry.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet.

  4. Add garlic to the skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium.

  5. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. These ingredients can be adjusted for flavor preferences.

  6. Toss cherry tomatoes in and saute until soft.

  7. Add the spot prawns and cook until pink.

  8. Add the basil and cheese, then stir gently.

  9. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente, then drain.

  10. Place the cooked pasta on a platter and pour the prawn, tomato mixture over the top.

  11. Serve & enjoy!

  12. Optional: Top with more cheese.

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