Sizzling prawns in chilli butter with orzo, herb and tomato salad
This dazzling chilli prawn pasta salad recipe is a riot of colour and flavour, and can be on the table in 30 minutes flat. Use one chilli for a gentle heat, or two for a more fiery finish to this sizzling dish. If you can't find orzo pasta, use another small pasta shape of your choice.
Ingredients
Sizzling prawns in chilli butter
- 200g of prawns , raw and peeled
- 30g of butter
- 2 red chillies , in oil, thinly sliced (or 1 chilli if you prefer a milder heat)
- 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
- 1 pinch of smoked paprika
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tbsp of flat-leaf parsley , finely chopped
Pasta salad
- 150g of orzo
- 14 baby plum tomatoes , halved
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp of flat-leaf parsley , finely chopped
- 1 tbsp of thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp of dill , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp of basil leaves , torn
- 1/2 lemon , zested
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
Method
1
First, prepare the orzo salad. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo until just al dente (around 7–8 minutes)
2
Meanwhile, mix together the olive oil, salt, herbs, lemon juice and zest
3
Drain the pasta, then toss with the olive oil and herb mixture. Stir through the tomatoes and set aside
4
For the prawns, heat the butter on a medium heat in a saucepan. Add the chillies and garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant and the garlic has softened slightly
5
Turn the heat up slightly, throw in the prawns and smoked paprika and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, or until just pink. Season and scatter with the parsley
6
Divide the orzo salad between 2 plates or bowls. Spoon the prawns and butter over the top then serve immediately
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