Mooloolaba King Prawn Linguine

Fresh Mooloolaba King Prawns, a hint of chilli and vibrant tomatoes - ready in 20 minutes!

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

• 500g Mooloolaba King Prawns, peeled & deveined
• 350g Linguine
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, sliced
• 1 sml Red Chilli, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 400g Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Snow Peas
• 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• Salt and Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
• Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
• 400g Cherry Tomatoes, halved

Optional Toppings:

• Grated Parmesan, to serve

Method:

1. Cook pasta:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
   
   
2. Cook prawns & tomatoes:
   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilli, cook 1 min until fragrant. Add prawns and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 mins per side until pink. Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2–3 mins until just softened.
   
   
3. Combine:
   Toss cooked pasta into the pan with prawns and tomatoes. Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, and a splash of reserved pasta water to bring it together.
   
   
4. Serve:
   Divide among plates, sprinkle with extra parsley and optional Parmesan, and serve immediately.

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