Prawn and Peas on Capellini

Serves: to serve 4

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 15 mins

Ingredients

1 lb - frozen prawns (shelled and uncooked)

1 lb - dry capellini (or similar)

2 cloves - garlic

8 oz - frozen peas

6 tablespoons - olive oil

1 tablespoon - butter

  - salt and pepper

  - fresh garden mint

Directions

1. Defrost the prawns. Bring a large pan of water to the boil for the pasta. Add salt and a tablespoon of olive oil (it stops the pasta from sticking).
2. While the water is heating, peel and thinly slice the garlic. Place two tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan on a high heat, add the garlic and stir. Add the defrosted prawns, the frozen peas and a couple of tablespoons of hot water from the pasta pan
3. Add the butter, and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. When the 'liquid' comes to a slight simmer and the shrimp start to turn pink/red, remove the pan from the heat.
4. Meanwhile, cook the capellini (or other pasta) according to the directions on the packet. Drain when cooked and drizzle about 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the top. Place in a large serving bowl and, using a slotted spoon, add the prawn and peas mixture from the frying pan. Stir well. Test for seasoning and add a little salt and freshly ground pepper if required. Serve onto individual plates and sprinkle with mint leaves, roughly chopped.