Prawn puttanesca

Prep
05m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Prawn puttanesca
Brett Stevens
Prawn puttanesca

Frozen prawns are always great to have on hand for quick dinners. Here, we’ve added them to a classic puttanesca, but they’re also fantastic in fried rice, noodle soups, salads, omelettes… the options are endless.

Ingredients (10)

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 anchovies, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbs baby capers
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes, plus extra, to sprinkle
  • 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 400g can diced tomatoes
  • 500g frozen raw jumbo prawn cutlets, tail on
  • 500g linguine
  • 3/4 cup (115g) pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Heat 2 tbs oil in a medium saucepan that has a lid over medium heat. Cook the anchovies, capers, chilli flakes and half the garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until starting to golden. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes for flavours to combine and intensify.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add frozen prawns and cook for 45 seconds, or until just starting to turn light pink. Using a slotted spoon, transfer prawns to a bowl. Bring water back to the boil and add pasta. Cook according to packet instructions, until al dente. Drain pasta and return to pan.
  • 3.
    Heat remaining 1 tbs oil in a medium frypan over high heat. Add prawns and season with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, or until golden, then add remaining garlic and cook, tossing, for 1 minute, making sure garlic doesn’t burn.
  • 4.
    Add sauce, olives and a few prawns to pasta and toss to combine. Divide pasta between bowls and top with remaining garlic prawns. Serve with a little sprinkle of extra chilli flakes and lemon wedges alongside.
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Recipe Notes

Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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