Prawn and Courgette Spaghetti
Serves 2 people as a main meal
Takes 20 minutes
Serves 2 people as a main meal
Takes 20 minutes
The lemon, dill and prawn are a flavour match from heaven. A perfect summery way to eat up any courgette glut. The Aleppo chilli flakes (also known as Pul Biber) are perfect for this, but substiture half a de-seeded red chilli if you can't get hold of them.
1 yellow courgette, halved lengthways and then finely sliced (or a green one)
1 green courgette, halved lengthways and then finely sliced
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
3-5 pinches of Aleppo chilli/Pul Biber flakes
1 bunch of fresh dill finely chopped
160 g dried spaghetti
1 large knob of unsalted butter
extra virgin olive oil
200g raw peeled prawns, from sustainable sources
½ lemon, zest finely grated + a little of the juice
Parmesan cheese, grated
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
Melt the butter with a splash of oil in a medium saucepan on a medium heat. Add the courgettes and cook until slightly browned.
Add the chives, chilli and prawns, then cook until the prawns are cooked through. Take off the heat and squeeze over the lemon juice. Add the lemon zest.
Drain the pasta once cooked, reserving a little cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the pan and toss with the courgettes and prawns. Add some cooking liquid if it looks a little dry, then stir in the dill. Season to taste and serve at once, with a grating of Parmesan.