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Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta Recipe – Quick, Flavor-Packed Meal

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This Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta is a bold and comforting dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Juicy, seasoned prawns are quickly seared and tossed into a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, chilli flakes, and parsley, then combined with perfectly cooked linguine for a fiery yet balanced meal. With a drizzle of olive oil and optional parmesan, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and fuss-free dinner parties.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: undefined
  • Category: undefined
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian / Fusion
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

300 g (⅔ lb) raw prawns, peeled and deveined

300 g (⅔ lb) linguine or spaghetti

500 g (1 lb) ripe tomatoes (~4 large), diced (or cherry tomatoes/canned/passata)

1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ tbsp dried chilli flakes (adjust to taste)

1 tsp brown sugar

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra to serve)

Prawn Seasoning:

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional for serving:

Extra parsley, chopped

Extra chilli flakes

Extra virgin olive oil

Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine prawns with garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil. Mix well and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook linguine in generously salted boiling water according to packet instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  3. Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Sear prawns in a single layer for 1 minute per side until just opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add olive oil, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook over medium heat until garlic is lightly golden and tomato paste is fragrant.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, chilli flakes, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer with lid on for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and squashing tomatoes with a spatula.
  6. Return prawns to the sauce with parsley and mix briefly.
  7. Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until pasta is coated in sauce.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with parsley, olive oil, parmesan, and extra chilli flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Use large, unpeeled prawns if possible for more flavour—peeling them yourself yields tastier results.
  • Only sear prawns briefly to prevent overcooking; they finish cooking when tossed with the sauce.
  • Ripe tomatoes are best; substitute cherry tomatoes, canned tomatoes, or passata if needed (omit tomato paste if using passata).
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Do not freeze, as prawns are often pre-frozen and may lose quality.

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