Prawn Linguine Slimming World Food

SPAGHETTI WITH PRAWNS, LEMON, ROCKET AND CHILLI

Steps:

• Cook your spaghetti in a large pan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions.
• Meanwhile, heat Frylight in a large frying pan and toss in the garlic and chilli. As the garlic begins to colour (be very careful not to let it start to burn!), add the prawns and sauté them for a minute
• Add the white wine and the tomatoes and simmer for a couple of minutes until the liquid has reduced a little.
• When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander. Toss the spaghetti in with the sauce, and pour in the lemon juice
• Add half the chopped rocket, and season with salt and pepper
• Divide between 4 plates and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest and the rest of the rocket leaves.

CHILLI PRAWN LINGUINE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, mix 2 tbsp virtually fat-free fromage frais, the grated zest and juice of 2 limes and 2 tsp golden caster sugar in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Cook 280g linguine pasta according to the packet instructions. Add 200g trimmed sugar snap peas for the last minute or so of cooking time.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wok or big frying pan, toss in 2 finely chopped large garlic cloves and 1 deseeded and finely chopped large red chilli and cook over a fairly gentle heat for about 30 seconds without letting the garlic brown.
• Tip in 24 peeled raw king prawns and cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes until they turn pink.
• Add 12 halved cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until they just start to soften.
• Drain the linguine pasta and sugar snap peas well, then toss into the prawn mixture.
• Tear in a handful of basil leaves, stir, and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with mixed salad leaves drizzled with the lime dressing, and warm crusty white bread.

PEA, PRAWN & LEMON LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan, then gently cook the peas, prawns, lemon zest and juice for 3-4 mins until prawns are hot and peas tender.
• Season well, stir in the cream and 2 tbsp of the pasta water, then bubble for 1 min. Drain the linguine and return to the saucepan with the sauce, tossing well to coat. Serve in bowls.

CREAMY LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the garlic for 2 mins. Tip in the wine and bubble over a high heat for 1 min, then lower the heat and stir in the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper. Simmer for 1 min to reduce a little, then add the prawns and simmer in the sauce until just pink.
• Drain the pasta and tip into the sauce with half the chives. Use tongs to mix everything together. Divide between 2 shallow bowls and sprinkle with the remaining chives.