Ingredients:

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 2 liters water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 300g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Boil water in a large pot, adding salt. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the prawns, sauté until they turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss in the cooked spaghetti, mixing well. If dry, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Divide the spaghetti into bowls and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.