Spaghetti with Prawns and Rocket
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Spaghetti with Prawns and Rocket recipe, a delightful combination of fresh seafood, peppery arugula, and zesty lemon. This dish is a quick crowd-pleaser, coming together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Succulent prawns are sautéed with garlic and chili for a touch of heat, then tossed with al dente spaghetti in a light, tangy lemon-infused sauce. A final flourish of fresh rocket (arugula) adds a bold, peppery bite, while a sprinkle of optional Parmesan provides a creamy, savory finish. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite. Perfect for lovers of seafood pasta dishes, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of freshness and comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 300 g raw peeled prawns
- 100 g rocket (arugula)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
While the spaghetti is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped red chili to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the raw prawns to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the reserved pasta water and the lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss it in the sauce to coat evenly.
Return the prawns to the skillet and gently stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Just before serving, add the rocket, lemon zest, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, tossing everything together gently.
Serve immediately with an optional sprinkle of grated Parmesan and additional black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 3611 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.3 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 892 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1712 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
