Sriracha Lime Prawn Linguine Recipe
This Sriracha Lime Prawn Linguine is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of prawns with the zesty kick of lime and the heat of sriracha. Perfectly cooked linguine is tossed in a creamy sauce, making it a flavorful meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined
- 300g linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 100ml double cream
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped red chili. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and sriracha sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the double cream and stir well to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.
- Add the cooked linguine to the pan. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg