Spaghetti with King Prawns and Tomato
Ingredients:
(Serves 6)
300g (11oz) spaghetti
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 table spoon olive oil
50g (1 and 3/4 oz) very fine fresh brown bread crumbs
finely grated zest and juice of one lemon
1 large shallot finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red chilli, halved, deseeded, and finely diced
300g (1oz) shelled, cooked king prawns
6 large ripe tomatoes, halved, deseeded, and roughly chopped
1 large bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water according to packet instruction. Drain well.
2. Heat 1 table spoon of the oil in a deep frying pan, add the breadcrumbs and lemon zest, and fry for 1 minute or until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add the remaining oil to the pan, stir in the shallot, garlic and chilli and fry for 3-4 minutes or until starting to soften.
4. Stir in the prawns and tomatoes, then add the parsley and lemon juice.
5. Stir in the spaghetti, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and heat through throughly. Stir in the breadcrumbs and serve immediately with the Parmesan.
