Chilli Prawn Linguine Recipe | olivemagazine

Chilli prawn linguine in a bowl

1 tsp olive oil
2 shallots
diced
1cm piece ginger
peeled and grated
1 clove garlic
crushed
a large pinch chilli flakes
400g tin chopped tomatoes
150g linguine
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley
chopped
150g raw peeled prawns
rocket salad
to serve

Method

step 1
Heat 1 tsp oil in a large frying pan, add the shallots and fry for 2 minutes before adding the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes.
step 2
Fry for another 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes until saucy.
step 3
Cook the linguine in boiling salted water until just tender, then drain.
step 4
Stir the parsley and the prawns into the tomato base, season well and cook until the prawns turn pink.
step 5
Add the cooked linguine, toss and serve.