How to Make Garlic Pasta with Prawns - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic Pasta with Prawns is a delightful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the savory flavors of garlic, butter, and juicy prawns with al dente pasta to create a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're a seafood lover or just craving a comforting bowl of pasta, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fusilli (spiral) pasta
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 8 tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, then return to pot.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 5 minutes. Toss in prawns, and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove prawns, and set aside. Remove garlic slices, and discard.
  • Pour oil over pasta in pot, and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle 3/4 of the Parmesan cheese onto pasta, and stir until evenly distributed. Transfer to serving dish. Arrange prawns on top, then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.
  • Nutrition

    896 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 286mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 251mg