Prawn and Chorizo Pasta

Name: Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: ¼ packet Spaghetti; ½ chorizo sausage ring; 200 g king prawns; ½ tablespoon dried chilli flakes; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley; 3 cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
340 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Prawn and Chorizo Pasta

Willa Mcdonald

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Prawn and Chorizo Pasta, a fabulous 20-minute meal with a spicy kick. The chorizo and prawns are cooked with garlic, chilly flakes, lemon juice and fresh parsley, then the cooked spaghetti and tossed in to create a posh meal for special occasions like Valentine's Day or, why not, a dinner date. No need for a sauce, this pasta is delicious simplicity. It's a great dinner idea for busy midweeks too.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ packet Spaghetti (125 g)
½ chorizo sausage ring ( 1 cup chorizo slices)
200 g king prawns (1 cup)
½ tablespoon dried chilli flakes
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon fresh parsley
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
Slice the chorizo, peel and chop the garlic.
In a large frying pan, heat up the olive oil, add the chorizo slices and fry on both sides for about 1-2 minutes.
Add the garlic and chilli flakes cook for a further 30 seconds.
In go the shrimps, leave to cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink.
Add the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
When the spaghetti are cooked, drain the water and add to the pan, tossing well to coat.
Serve with extra chilli flakes.

Notes

I used fresh prawns for my recipe, and they required very little cooking, since the pan and the chorizo were already very hot. Do not leave them to cook for any longer once they turn pink, otherwise they will become tough and rubbery.
If you use ready-cooked prawns, add them up once everything is cooked, and just allow them to heat up. There is no need for extra cooking, as that will change their texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 317mg (106%) Sodium 1542mg (64%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1700IU (34%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 191mg (19%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	340kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	317mg	106%
Sodium	1542mg	64%
Potassium	209mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1700IU	34%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	191mg	19%
Iron	4mg	22%