Chilli prawn and tomato spaghetti
So few ingredients, yet so much pzazz. I love cooking this on nights when I just want to spend 15 minutes in the kitchen because of literally everything else there is to do, but I don’t want to miss out on a beautiful meal. Serve with a well-dressed green salad.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 diced red onion
- a large punnet of quality baby tomatoes – I also chunkily chopped and added a juicy beef tomato
- Extra virgin olive oil
- A couple of handfuls of prawns – I used frozen cooked.
- A level teaspoon of dried chilli flakes
- Sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
- Spaghetti – 60-100g per person.
Nuush clients: Please apply the portion sizes stated in your account and divide the recipe so that you make only as much you need.
Instructions
Set the spaghetti to cook in a large pan of boiling salted water
In a very large shallow frying pan gently cook the red onion in a good amount of olive oil (not a spray but a very shallow lake!). Then throw in the tomatoes and put a lid on for a couple of mins. Lift the lid and squish the toms a bit with a potato masher.
Now add the prawns, turn up the heat and pop the lid back on so they cook on high but also steam a bit. You’ll then need to drain some of the liquid if using frozen prawns. Next add the chilli flakes, salt and a bit of black pepper.
Drain the spaghetti – but not too much, and it should also retain some bite – and add it to the pan of prawns and toms. Thoroughly combine using tongs.
Serve under a cloud of Parmesan, with some extra seasoning if needed, and a flight of fresh herbs – I used mint and basil.
Nutrition Info
Shellfish
Eating a wide variety of shellfish should leave you feeling far from crabby! They’re packed with a diverse range of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals):
- Iron – transports oxygen around the body and supports the immune system and energy production.
- Zinc – supports a healthy immune system and gene expression.
- Magnesium – an integral part of bones and teeth as well as being a key player in energy production and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
- Vitamin B12 – is crucial for a healthy brain and nervous system. It also helps form red blood cells and helps to create and control DNA. Every cell in the body depends on B12 as it plays a part in the synthesis of fatty acids and energy production.
Shellfish are also a rich source of protein and hold a healthy reservoir of omega-3 fatty acid which is vital for optimal health. However, if something smells (very) fishy, you probably shouldn’t eat them.
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Portion Guidelines
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