This delicious Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti recipe is perfect for when you need dinner on the table fast! Succulent prawns (shrimp) and perfectly cooked pasta are coated in a garlicky tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes and finished with a generous amount of parmesan. It’s elegant enough to serve to guests when entertaining, but also quick and easy to make. Serve this on its own or add a simple green salad or garlic bread.
Can you make Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti ahead of time?
Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti is best cooked and served immediately.
Is Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti suitable for leftovers?
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave. Take care not to overheat, which will cause the prawns (shrimp) to become chewy and rubbery.
Just as good for a busy family weeknight or easy entertaining, this delicious and elegant Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti recipe can be on the table in under 25 minutes. Prawns (shrimp) are cooked in a beautiful light herby tomatoey sauce until tender and juicy.
Prep 10 minutesmins
Cook 12 minutesmins
Total 22 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
PRAWNS (SHRIMP)
300g(10½oz)fresh prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined, tails left intact
½tspsweet paprika
½tspsea salt flakes
½tspfreshly cracked black pepper
PASTA
400g(14oz)spaghetti
4tbspolive oil
4garlic cloves, freshly chopped (about 1 tbsp)
½red onion, finely diced
250g(9oz)cherry tomatoes
1tspsea salt flakes
1tspfreshly cracked black pepper
2tbsptomato paste (concentrated puree)
100g(1cup)freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
2tbspfinely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
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Season the prawns – Combine the prawns, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Toss to coat.
Cook the pasta – Cook the spaghetti as per the packet instructions, minus 1 minute, and reserve 1 cup (250 ml) of the cooking water (take it out of the pot using a ladle or mug before draining the pasta).
Cook the prawns – Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Once hot, add the prawns and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
Make the sauce – Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic and red onion to the same pan. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ½ cup (125 ml) of the pasta cooking water.
Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes. Squash the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.
Add the tomato paste and the remaining ½ cup (125 ml) of pasta cooking water and stir to combine.
Add the pasta – Drain the spaghetti and toss it through the sauce.
Stir through the parmesan.
Add the prawns – Add the prawns to the pan, stir through the parsley and serve immediately.
Serve – Sprinkle with extra parmesan and salt, if desired, then serve.
Nutrition information
Nutrition Facts
Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti
Amount per Serving
Calories
731
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
116
mg
39
%
Sodium
1848
mg
80
%
Potassium
663
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
86
g
29
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
1179
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
310
mg
31
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti is best cooked and served immediately.
LEFTOVERS
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave. Take care not to overheat, which will cause the prawns (shrimp) to turn become chewy and rubbery.
I think we would have either this dish or your a Tuscan Prawn pasta at least once a month with it being completely devoured each time including a 8 and 5 year old.
For convenience I use frozen prawns and will sometimes used canned cherry tomatoes.
Thank you for your easy recipes giving me the confidence to cook with seafood.
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BJ says:
Restaurant quality, absolutely delicious. Thank you!
Erin says:
I can’t get over how fresh this recipe tasted. 10/10
TW says:
I think we would have either this dish or your a Tuscan Prawn pasta at least once a month with it being completely devoured each time including a 8 and 5 year old.
For convenience I use frozen prawns and will sometimes used canned cherry tomatoes.
Thank you for your easy recipes giving me the confidence to cook with seafood.