Description
This Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta is a quick, fiery, flavor-packed recipe perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something bold without the fuss. Seared prawns, golden garlic, chili flakes, and sweet cherry tomatoes all come together in a light olive oil sauce that clings beautifully to pasta. It’s one of those easy dinner ideas that feels gourmet with minimal effort—great for lovers of spicy food, seafood dishes, or quick comfort meals.
Ingredients
200g linguine or spaghetti
250g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just shy of al dente.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high and sear prawns 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium, add more olive oil if needed, and gently toast the garlic until golden.
4. Stir in chili flakes and cherry tomatoes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften and burst.
5. Add prawns back into the pan along with a ladle of pasta water. Toss in the drained pasta and stir quickly to emulsify the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the garlic—it should be golden, not brown.
Keep pasta water on hand in case your sauce tightens up too much.
Serve immediately for the silkiest texture and most flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chilli garlic prawn pasta, easy pasta dinner, spicy seafood recipe