GARLIC, OIL, CHILI AND PRAWNS is a classic of Italian culinary tradition, loved for its simplicity and its intense flavor, slightly revisited and completed with a refined touch that makes the dish worthy of being served as a main course at a lunch with friends.
The goodness of this dish lies in the perfect balance of aromas and flavors: the intense scent of garlic and the spiciness, yet with a sweet base, of the chili pair wonderfully with the sweetness and meaty texture of the prawns, enhancing their taste.
As with all simple dishes, pay attention to the details: quality spaghetti cooked al dente, a chili that is spicy but not excessive (otherwise it would overpower every other flavor) and, above all, fresh and tasty prawns. It only takes a few minutes, with no effort — especially if you follow the step-by-step photo recipe below — and you’ll have a first course truly deserving of applause.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 hot chili peppers
- 5 oz prawns
- to taste salt
FOR THE GARLIC, OIL, CHILI AND PRAWNS YOU WILL NEED
- 1 Pan
- 1 Pot
- 1 Cutting board
PREPARATION OF GARLIC, OIL, CHILI AND PRAWNS
The preparation of garlic, oil, chili and prawns is very easy and quick.
Chop the garlic cloves and the chilies (remove the seeds if you don’t want a very spicy dish) into thin slices.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add the chilies. Sauté over low heat so they release their aroma. Be careful not to let the garlic brown, otherwise it can become bitter.
Clean the prawns by removing the shell and deveining them.
Add them to the sauce and cook for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water. Drain them while still al dente into the pan with the sauce, adding a few ladlefuls of the cooking water.
Toss well to create a light sauce, plate and enjoy their simple goodness. If you like, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of freshness and color.
