Craving a fiery and flavorful pasta dish? Get ready to transform simple ingredients into a show-stopping Spicy Chilli Prawn Pasta that's surprisingly easy to make.
Prepare to ditch the takeout menu and unleash your inner chef with this recipe!
Ingredients
Alright, let's gather our goodies – the stuff that'll make our edamame sing! First, grab 300g (that's about 10oz) of frozen edamame *in the pods*, not shelled. We aren't looking for naked edamame here – that is pointless!
Now, for the spicy garlic sauce: You'll need 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil (or something similar), 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sambal oelek – adjust this to your spice tolerance if you're a chili champion or a bit of a wimp!
Next, add 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of Japanese soy sauce; light or all-purpose soy will do. You can also add a touch of chili oil for an extra layer of flavor and heat. Dark soy is a no-no! (Don't do it!). I like to use 1 tablespoon of mirin and a tiny pinch of miso, about 1/4 teaspoon. Remember 1/4 teaspoon of salt!
Preparation
I'm ready to immerse myself in the preparation—it's simpler than you might think! First, grab your ingredients; it's like gathering your squad for a mission.
Now, let's get that garlic ready. Peel about 2 teaspoons worth, then mince it super fine. I mean *really* fine—you want tiny garlic confetti! If you got pre-minced, that is fine.
Next, measure out 1 tablespoon of sambal oelek! But hey, if you're spice-shy, start with less; you can always add more later. Just be careful—it can sneak up on you! We want delicious, not a five-alarm fire. I like to have all my ingredients out and premeasured, ready to go, including your preferred pasta for the dish.
Cooking
Let's get cooking! First, I'll heat a tablespoon of grapeseed oil—or any plain oil—in a pan. I'm lazy so whatever's closest!
I'll toss in two teaspoons of minced garlic. We want it lightly golden, and not burnt. Burnt garlic tastes like sadness. Then I'll add a tablespoon of sambal oelek—adjust or omit to taste, because some like it hot, and some do not!
Next, I'll stir in two teaspoons of sesame oil, a tablespoon of Japanese soy sauce or light soy sauce, a tablespoon of mirin, and a quarter teaspoon each of miso paste and salt. I'll simmer it on low for one minute. Remove and ta-da!
Now, I'll boil the edamame for two minutes with two teaspoons of cooking salt. I'll drain it well and toss it in the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Now that it's cooked, how do we eat this deliciousness? I reckon this pasta is fantastic on its own – a real flavour explosion! But if you're feeling fancy, a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a dollop of creamy mascarpone cheese can really lift it.
Wanna make it a complete meal? A simple side salad with a lemon vinaigrette cuts through the richness perfectly. Trust me, the tanginess is a game-changer!
Or, for a ridiculously decadent experience, try serving it with some crusty bread. Perfect for soaking up all that glorious sauce – because nobody wants to waste that, right?
And hey, if you reallywanna impress, serve it al fresco with a glass of chilled white wine. Now *that's* living! Just don't blame me if everyone asks for seconds (and thirds)!
Short Recipe Version
Spicy Chilli Prawn Pasta
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 200g pasta
- 200g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 100g edamame
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley or mascarpone (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and chilli, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add prawns and cook until pink.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add edamame and cooked pasta to the pan. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley or mascarpone (optional).
Nutrition (per serving, estimated):
- Calories: 600
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 60g