Name: Prawn Linguine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 pound Linguine; 1 pound Prawns peeled deveined tail off; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Shallots minced; 2 Garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme minced; 4 tablespoons Sun Dried Tomatoes chopped; 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée; 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 cup Dry White Wine; 1 Lemon juice and zest; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 tablespoons Parsley minced

Overview of a plate of prawn linguine with a fork in it

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Prawn Linguine is a classic elegant dish that seems so hard to make. However, this fancy dish is pretty easy to make. Once the linguine finishes cooking, the sauce comes together in 10 minutes. The dressing consists of fresh shallots, garlic, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato purée, lemon zest, lemon juice, a splash of white wine, and a little pasta water. The trick to making the perfect prawn linguine is not to overcook the prawns. The prawns only need to cook for 2-3 minutes per side. They will be challenging and dry rather than tender and juicy if cooked longer. Overall, this shrimp linguine is the perfect treat for your family. Serve this delicious shrimp linguine with garlic bread for the best results.

How many calories does prawn linguine have?

Each serving of prawn linguine has 610 calories.

What goes well with prawns?

Many dishes go well with prawns—for example, a simple side salad, roasted or sautéed vegetables, risotto, and pasta. You can also serve the prawns with zoodles coated in a sauce or cauliflower rice if you are on a keto diet.

What wine goes with prawn linguine?

Prawn linguine works well with medium-bodied white wines such as Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio is a crisp, refreshing wine that accentuates the dish's flavor without overpowering the prawn linguine's flavor.

Are prawns good for you?

Prawns are good for you. Prawns are an excellent way to add protein to your diet. Prawns also contain B vitamins which play a role in repairing red cells and energy production. Prawns are also low in calories, so that they can support weight loss.

Author: Sarah Leadon

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

28 mins

Serves

4 persons

Ingredients

1 pound Linguine
1 pound Prawns, peeled, deveined, tail off
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Shallots, minced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, minced
4 tablespoons Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons Tomato Purée
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cup Dry White Wine
1 Lemon, juice and zest
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons Parsley, minced

Instructions

Place a large pot filled with salted water over medium-high heat, letting it come to a boil. Add the linguine and cook it for 8 minutes until it is al dente.

Side view of a pot of water heating up on the stovetop

Reserve 1 cup of the linguini pasta water, then drain the linguine in a colander and set it aside.

Overhead shot of linguine being drained in a colander

To a bowl, add the prawns, and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set the prawns aside.

Prawns begin mixed with spices in a bowl

To a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Side shot of a pan with oil heating up on the stovetop

Add the shallots, minced garlic and thyme cooking them for 2 minutes until softened.

Side view of shallots, garlic and thyme sauteing in a pan

Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato purée, cooking for 1 minute.

Side view of tomatoes being added to a pan of onions and garlic

Add the crushed red pepper flakes and the prawns and stir to combine. Cook the prawns for 2 minutes until they start to turn pink.

Side view of prawns and chili flakes being added to prawn linguine ingredients

Add the white wine and cook it for 2-3 minutes until most of it evaporates.

Side shot of white wine being added to a pan

Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, linguine, and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine, and cook it for 1 minute until everything is hot. If the prawn linguini is too dry, add the pasta water 1/4 cup until it moistens to your liking.