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20-Minute Garlic Prawn Pasta Recipe video20-Minute Garlic Prawn Pasta

Method

  1. Cook the spaghetti in well-salted water. Save a mug of pasta water before draining.

  2. Meanwhile, warm the olive oil with the garlic and chilli on low heat for 2 minutes without browning.

  3. Turn up the heat, add the prawns and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.

  4. Add the drained pasta, butter, lemon zest and juice and a splash of pasta water. Toss until glossy.

  5. Finish with parsley and season to taste.

Shabul's tip: Starchy pasta water turns butter and lemon into a silky sauce. Add it a little at a time.