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tasty prawn spaghetti recipe

Prawn Spaghetti (Juicy & Rich)

Michelle
Here's how to make this delicious tiger prawn spaghetti, in a rich tomato and garlic sauce. The flavour is absolutely amazing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3 People
Calories 807 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Prawn Stock

  • 15 Black Tiger Prawns (Heads)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot (Diced)
  • 1 tbsp Sea Salt
  • 350 ml Water

Prawn Spaghetti

  • 15 Black Tiger Prawns (Remaining Body)
  • 250 g Spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot (Diced)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (Diced)
  • 1 Tin Finely Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Sea Salt
  • Fresh Coriander (To Garnish)

Instructions
 

Prawn Stock

  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat and add the diced shallots and stir for 30 seconds.
    1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 Shallot
  • Add the tiger prawn heads and stir-fry for two minutes or until the heads turn pink.
    15 Black Tiger Prawns
  • Add the water and sea salt to the pot and mix. Bring the mixture to simmer (approximately 5 minutes) and leave it to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly thickened and the sauce has changed colour (brownish colour).
    1 tbsp Sea Salt, 350 ml Water

Prawn Spaghetti

  • When the stock has 5 minutes of cooking time remaining, start making the sauce. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
    1 Shallot, 3 Garlic Cloves, 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Add the prawns and cook for 90 seconds on one side. Turn the prawns, add a splash of water to the pan and cook for a further 90 seconds.
    15 Black Tiger Prawns
  • Add the finely chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.
    1 Tin Finely Chopped Tomatoes
  • Drain the prawn stock to remove the heads and shells, then pour the stock into the pan. Season with additional sea salt and mix.
    1 tbsp Sea Salt
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer (approximately 4 minutes) and leave to simmer for 8–10 minutes, allowing the flavours to develop and the sauce to reduce slightly.
  • When the sauce is nearly done, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.
    250 g Spaghetti
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Finish with a sprinkling of diced coriander and serve.
    Fresh Coriander

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Nutrition

Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 88gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 706mgSodium: 7902mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1009IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 338mgIron: 3mg
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