How To Make Pasta with Lemon Butter Prawns
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 300g pasta
- 400g prawns, deveined and peeled
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
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Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside. Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet and stir well.
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Return the prawns to the skillet and stir to coat them in the lemon butter sauce.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 202mg
- Sodium : 285mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 27g
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