Garlic Butter Prawn Linguine - Prawn Recipes

 Garlic Butter Prawn Linguine is a delectable pasta dish that showcases succulent prawns (shrimp) cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce and served over linguine pasta. Here's a mouthwatering recipe for you to try:

How to prepare.

Garlic Butter Prawn

 Linguine - Prawn Recipes

Ingredients:

• ➤ 250g (about 9 oz) linguine pasta
• ➤ 400g (about 14 oz) large raw prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined
• ➤ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• ➤ 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ➤ 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
• ➤ Juice of half a lemon
• ➤ Salt and pepper to taste
• ➤ Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• ➤ Grated Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving
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Instructions:

1. 1. Cook the Linguine:

   • ➤Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve a small cup of pasta water before draining, as it may be used to adjust the sauce later.
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3. 2. Prepare the Prawns:

   • ➤Pat the prawns dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
   • ➤Season the prawns with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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4. 3. Cook the Garlic Butter Prawns:

   • ➤In a large skillet or frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
   • ➤Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
   • ➤Add the seasoned prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the prawns. Do not overcook, as prawns can become rubbery if cooked for too long. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
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5. 4. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • ➤In the same pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
   • ➤Add the lemon juice to the melted butter and stir to combine.
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6. 5. Combine the Linguine and Prawns:

   • ➤Add the cooked linguine to the garlic butter sauce in the pan. Toss the linguine in the sauce until it is well coated.
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7. 6. Adjust the Sauce:

   • ➤If the pasta seems dry, you can add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and create a silky texture.
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8. 7. Serve:

   • ➤Arrange the garlic butter prawn linguine on serving plates.
   • ➤Place the cooked prawns on top of the linguine.
   • ➤Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
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9. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy your mouthwatering Garlic Butter Prawn Linguine!

This recipe serves about 2-3 people. Feel free to adjust the quantities based on the number of servings you need. Enjoy the delicious combination of garlicky buttery prawns and perfectly cooked linguine!