Spot Prawn Scampi
Sweet, tender spot prawns tossed with garlic, butter, and white wine over pasta.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 480 kcal
Equipment
- •Skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- fat
- 20
- carbs
- 48
- protein
- 26
- calories
- 480
Instructions
- 1
Boil a large pot of salted water on the stovetop. Cook the linguine until it is tender with a slight bite.
- 2
Peel and clean the spot prawns. Save a few heads for extra flavor if you like.
- 3
Heat the olive oil and half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until you can smell them.
- 5
Add the spot prawns. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink and no longer see-through.
- 6
Take out the prawns and set them aside. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits.
- 7
Simmer the sauce gently for 2 minutes. Stir in the rest of the butter until melted.
- 8
Put the prawns and drained pasta back in the pan. Toss with the parsley and serve right away.
Chef's tips
Spot prawns cook very fast and get rubbery if left too long, so take them off the heat as soon as they turn pink. Save the shells to make a quick broth.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Cooking the prawns too long until they turn tough and chewy.
- •Using low-quality wine, which makes the sauce taste flat.
Serving suggestions
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