Garlic & Lemon Prawn Linguine
2017-01-04 22:06:31
Serves 2
Here is a super quick and easy prawn linguine recipe for all you prawn-lovers out there and for those currently on a pescatarian diet. Combined with garlic, sweet sundried tomatoes and basil pesto, the fresh lemon juice gives the dish a vibrant and zesty kick – super tasty too. The combination of garlic and lemon is also known to have some great health benefits. Enjoy!
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
749g
Servings
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 920
Calories from Fat 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g
63%
Saturated Fat 22g
112%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 298mg
99%
Sodium 2868mg
119%
Total Carbohydrates 65g
22%
Dietary Fiber 8g
33%
Sugars 15g
Protein 74g
Vitamin A
98%
Vitamin C
137%
Calcium
151%
Iron
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
- 200g Frozen prawns
- 6-8 Sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons of unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons of green pesto
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 100g wholeweat linguine
- Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Begin to cook the linguine following packet instructions. This will take roughly 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare your sundried tomatoes and garlic. Then fry the garlic and sundried tomatoes with the butter on a medium to high heat for a few moments until the aromas of garlic are released.
- Add the frozen prawns, pesto, lemon juice (minding the pips), a pinch of salt and a sprinkling of black pepper.
- Reduce the heat and cook until the prawns done (roughly 5 minutes). Add a splash of the starchy linguine water for extra flavour.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and toss it in among the prawns and other ingredients.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
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