Creamy Prawn Fettuccine
Recipe from Elena Silcock
My mum used to make this for us all the time when we were growing up. The big reason she loved it back then was that she could whip it up in 20 minutes and feed a bunch of hungry kids. The reason I love it now is how it transports me back to evenings in our family kitchen, watching her make magic at dizzying speed.
Cook with Elena & Her Mum
5 minutes
15 minutes
2
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
200 g fettuccine
2 cloves garlic, sliced or finely chopped
1 thumbsized piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped
125 ml white wine
500 g cherry tomatoes, halved
400 g king prawns, peeled and deveined
100 ml cream or creme fraiche
25 g parsley1 lemon
Olive oil, salt and pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions.
Step 4
Meanwhile, add the garlic and ginger to the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and let it bubble until reduced by half. Add the cherry tomatoes and prawns, and cook until the prawns turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and toss well to combine.
Step 5
Using tongs, transfer the pasta directly into the pan with the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water as needed. Squeeze in the juice of half of a lemon, add most of the parsley, and season genersously with salt and pepper. Toss everything together.
Step 6
Divide between bowls and top with black pepper and the remaining parsley. Slice the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve on the side.
Elena Silcock
Elena Silcock (@elenasilcock) is a food writer, recipe developer, and content creator who makes cooking approachable and joyful. She shares vibrant, seasonal recipes inspired by global flavors, celebrating everyday cooking and the connections made through food.
