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Creamy Peri-Peri Prawn Pasta

This prawn pasta in creamy peri peri sauce is spicy, aromatic and delicious. A fantastic easy dinner recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 582 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese , South African

Ingredients

For the creamy peri-peri sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 red bell peppers roughly chopped
  • 1 small red onion roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 red chillies depending on how hot you like it
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup cream
For the prawns/shrimp
  • 500 g (1lb) prawns/shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
For the pasta
  • 500 g (1lb) pasta
  • fresh basil to serve

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Combine the cherry tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic cloves, chillies and thyme on a sheetpan.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place in the oven and allow to roast for 30 minutes until the vegetables are soft and starting to caramelize.
  5. Remove from the oven then transfer to a blender.
  6. Pour in the cream and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and season to taste. Simmer gently while you cook the prawns/shrimp and pasta.
  8. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  9. Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  10. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water then drain the pasta. 
  11. Place the prawns in a medium bowl then add a few tablespoons of olive oil.
  12. Season with smoked paprika, oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  13. Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  14. Add the prawns and sauté for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  15. Transfer the prawns to the sauce and stir to combine.
  16. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and prawns.
  17. Add a splash of the pasta cooking water.
  18. Serve immediately garnished with basil or chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 582kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 201mg (67%) Sodium 1389mg (58%) Potassium 632mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2631IU (53%) Vitamin C 90mg (100%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582

% Daily Value*

Calories 582kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 1389mg 58%
Potassium 632mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2631IU 53%
Vitamin C 90mg 100%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.