Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack Recipe

Surprise your guests with this incredibly flavorful and easy prawn pasta dish! Created spontaneously with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a delicious kick thanks to Jack Daniel's. The rich, savory sauce is perfect for tossing with angel hair pasta and is guaranteed to impress. Don't forget the crusty bread for sopping up every last drop! Ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 172.6 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack

  • 1 pound prawns
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • Chicken Stock Powder
  • Jack Daniels Whiskey
  • Garlic salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Cooked Angel Hair Pasta

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How to Make Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack

  1. Shell 1 pound of prawns, reserving the heads and shells.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 cup chopped onion until fragrant and lightly browned (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the reserved prawn heads and shells to the saucepan. Sauté until the shells turn pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Pour in 2 cups hot water, 2 tablespoons Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or 1 chicken bouillon cube).
  7. Bring to a simmer, then cover the saucepan and cook for 20 minutes.
  8. After 20 minutes, add the shelled prawns to the broth and simmer until they turn pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  9. Season with garlic salt to taste.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  11. Cook 1 pound angel hair pasta according to package directions.
  12. Divide the cooked pasta among three plates.
  13. Pour the sauce equally over the pasta and toss to combine.
  14. Garnish each plate with 3 prawns.
  15. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

24g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack?

Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack?

Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack has approximately 172.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack?

The key ingredients for Prawn Pasta With A Kick From Jack are Prawns, Butter, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Hot Water, Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.

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