Penne With King Prawns Jumbo Shrimp Cherry Tomatoes And Lemon Recipe

This vibrant pasta dish bursts with fresh flavors! A simple one-pan sauce elevates juicy king prawns, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty lemon to create a quick and incredibly delicious weeknight meal. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 455.9 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Penne With King Prawns Jumbo Shrimp Cherry Tomatoes And Lemon

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How to Make Penne With King Prawns Jumbo Shrimp Cherry Tomatoes And Lemon

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1 pound of penne pasta and stir. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large deep frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
  4. Add 1 pint of cherry tomatoes and cook gently for 10 minutes, minimizing stirring to preserve their shape.
  5. Pour 1 cup of the reserved pasta water into the pan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add 1 pound of jumbo king prawns (peeled and deveined) and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and opaque, stirring gently.
  7. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the prawns and tomatoes. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon and season generously with freshly ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Toss everything together until well combined, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately on warmed plates with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

20g

Carbs

24g