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Quick & easy prawn and scallop pasta

4.70 from 10 votes
This is a delicious and simple prawn and scallop pasta recipe inspired by Young's Seafood
Servings 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 x 180g pack of frozen king prawns
  • 1 x 180g pack of frozen scallops
  • 20 g butter
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 300 g dried linguine
  • 2 tbsp frozen parsley defrosted
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 juice of a lemon
  • Black pepper to season
  • Salt to season

Instructions

  • Cook the linguine pasta according to packet instructions
  • In a frying pan, add the butter and garlic. Saute for around 30 seconds, then add the frozen scallops and prawns.
  • Cook for around 2-3 minutes. Just so the prawns are beginning to turn pink.
  • Drain the linguine and add it to the king prawns, scallops, garlic and butter.
  • Add the juice of a fresh lemon, the olive oil and toss together
  • Season with a pinch of black pepper.
  • Then sprinkle with some parsley before serving.

Notes

If you would like this pasta dish spicier - add a pinch or two of chilli flakes when you add the garlic to the butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalFat: 8.5g
Author: cooksimply
Calories: 340kcal
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian