Lemon & parsley spaghetti

Lemon & parsley spaghetti

Fast food doesn't have to be at the end of a phone line. This 15-minute meal is the perfect pick me up after a long day

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  1. Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, add the prawns, then quickly fry until they are evenly pink.
  2. Throw in the lemon zest and juice, parsley, 2 tbsp of the pasta cooking water and salt and pepper, then heat through.
  3. Drain the spaghetti, add to the pan, then toss everything together. Serve with lemon wedges, if liked.
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Tip

Dry the prawns on kitchen paper first - this helps them to fry quicker, without steaming or overcooking.

Per serving

455 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 65g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, salt 0.37 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2008.

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  • 28 January 2008

    michelle rated this recipe

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  • 01 February 2008

    Jean rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We really liked this easy recipe. I didn't have raw prawns in at the time but it was just as nice with cooked ones. Will make this again, easy storecupboard recipe.

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  • 01 February 2008

    elizabeth rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely recipe but I don't like prawns so intend to make this easy recipe with chicken!

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  • 02 February 2008

    Beate commented on this recipe

    This sounds really yummy and seems to be easy and speedy - just what I like. Will definitely try it out next week !!

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  • 02 February 2008

    carmelbasley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    lovely with or without the prawns.

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  • 04 February 2008

    Janet rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Added courgettes to help with 5 a day!

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  • 06 February 2008

    Donegal commented on this recipe

    Look forward to using it as it is and also it is so versatile

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  • 10 February 2008

    Donna mc rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    we added chilli fantastic!!!

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  • 14 February 2008

    bl4nk rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    absolutely delicious, italian minimalism at its best!

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  • 26 February 2008

    sabina rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really liked this recipe. Will add some chilli when cooking the prawns next time.

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  • 13 June 2008

    Lucy rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Very simple and tasty. Will enjoy making again soon.

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  • 18 June 2008

    Samantha rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yummy, I softened some red onion, courgette, chilli seeds in a teaspoon of olive oil, added the prawns, lemon zest and juice. Once pasta cooked, threw it all together with some pasta water and added freshly chopped corriander instead. Heaven. Top dish. Used whole wheat spaghetti and on weight watchers core diet, totally free.

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  • 26 August 2008

    Jo's recipes commented on this recipe

    Excellent. I dry fried some sliced chorizo with chopped garlic and basil and then added the prawns, oil and lemon with a handful of halved cherry tomatoes. Served with lots of crusty bread. Goes well when served with smoked mackeral pate and melba toast as a starter.

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  • 02 November 2008

    Luciferj rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    fantastic! wouldn't change a thing, very light and very quick to make.

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  • 21 April 2009

    horky rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious and so easy and quick. Perfect diet food too.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

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Ingredients

  • 175g spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 140g large raw peeled prawns , thawed if frozen
  • zest and juice 1 lemon , plus wedges to serve (optional)
  • bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
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455 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 65g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, salt 0.37 g

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