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Chilli Prawns & Rocket Spaghetti

Quick and flavourful pasta dish combining juicy prawns, spicy chilli flakes, fresh rocket, and white vermouth for a simple yet impressive weeknight meal.

5 (3 reviews)
By Ricky Robinson Updated April 9, 2024

This recipe brings together juicy prawns, spicy chilli flakes, and fresh rocket, all tossed through spaghetti. It's the perfect dish when you want something delicious and impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.

The prawns are quickly cooked with garlic and chilli flakes in olive oil, then deglazed with white vermouth for added depth. A splash of lemon juice brightens up the dish, while rocket adds a peppery freshness. Tossed together with al dente spaghetti, this meal is simple yet packed with flavour.

What really makes this dish special is how quickly everything comes together without sacrificing any of the bold flavours.

It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve to guests. The leftovers, if there are any, make a fantastic next-day lunch.

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Chilli Prawns & Rocket Spaghetti

The combination of garlic, chilli, and vermouth creates a rich, spicy sauce that coats each strand of spaghetti beautifully. The rocket wilts slightly when tossed through the hot pasta, adding a peppery bite that balances the heat from the chilli flakes.

In just about 20 minutes, you can have a beautiful plate of spaghetti coated in this rich sauce, tossed with fresh rocket for a pop of colour and freshness. The lemon juice cuts through the richness of the olive oil and vermouth, keeping each bite feeling light and bright rather than heavy.

This is a go-to recipe that never fails to satisfy when you're craving a flavourful and fuss-free meal. The simplicity of the ingredients means you can often make this with what you've already got in the kitchen, and the whole thing comes together in the time it takes to boil the pasta.

Chilli Prawns & Rocket Spaghetti

Chilli Prawns Spaghetti
Total Time 22 min
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 cal
Protein 28g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pan
  • Frying Pan
  • Colander

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
  2. 2
    Peel and mince the garlic. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then add in the garlic along with the chilli flakes.
  3. 3
    Add the prawns and cook them for a minute. Add the vermouth and tomato purée, and cook for further 3 minutes before adding the lemon juice.
  4. 4
    Roughly chop the rocket. When the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water.
  5. 5
    Mix the spaghetti through the prawns and add the rocket, adding a little of the reserved cooking water if needed and season with salt and pepper.
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Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately with a crisp green salad and crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce. A glass of chilled white wine pairs beautifully.

Variations

For a milder version, reduce the chilli flakes to half a teaspoon. You can substitute the white vermouth with dry white wine, or add cherry tomatoes for extra colour and sweetness.

Chilli Prawns & Rocket Spaghetti

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