Oh yes! Garlic Pasta with Prawns and Mushrooms is a quick, elegant, and flavorful dish—perfect for weeknights or a date-night dinner. Here’s a full recipe:
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
For the Pasta:
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8 oz (225 g) spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
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8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
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12–16 large prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth (optional)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Juice of ½ lemon
Optional toppings: grated Parmesan, extra parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2. Sauté the Mushrooms
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add mushrooms and sauté 5–6 minutes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Prawns
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In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed.
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Add garlic (and onion, if using) and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
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Add prawns and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Combine Everything
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Return the mushrooms to the skillet.
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Add the cooked pasta, butter, parsley, and a splash of reserved pasta water or white wine. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and make a light sauce.
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Squeeze lemon juice over the top and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve
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Plate the pasta, sprinkle with extra parsley and grated Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips
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Don’t overcook the prawns—they cook quickly and will become rubbery if left too long.
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For a creamier version, add ¼ cup heavy cream after adding butter and toss.
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You can also add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra color and flavor.
If you like, I can give a one-pan version that combines the pasta, prawns, and mushrooms all in the skillet—super fast and minimal cleanup.