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Chilli, Garlic and Lemon Prawns with Basil Pesto Spaghetti (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

pesto prawn spaghetti
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Servings 2
Ingredients
    For the prawns:
  • 150 grams fantail prawns
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • For the pesto:
  • 3 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
  • 110 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 garlic cloves mince
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 150 grams gluten and dairy free spaghetti
Instructions
    To cook the prawns:
  1. Prepare the prawns so they are ready to be cooked, I leave the tail on
  2. Place in a small bowl and add the lemon juice, cayenne paper, garlic and salt and pepper
  3. Add a little olive oil to a small frying pan and place on a medium to high heat
  4. Add the prawns and cook until the prawns have a slightly crisp outer shall, about 5-10 minutes
  5. To make the pesto:
  6. Place the basil, pine nuts and garlic in a blender
  7. While blending, drizzle in the olive oil
  8. Season to taste
  9. Cook the spaghetti and add the pesto, top with the prawns