One dish that is healthy

Prawns Aglio Olio 


Ingredients:
- 1 serving of pasta (about 80- 90g spaghetti)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon good quality olive oil
- 20 g butter
- 5-6 prawns
- 5 clove garlic, peeled and sliced or chopped (not too finely)
- 1 chilli padi, sliced or 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 15g Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper

Directions:
1.) Bring a pot of water with half a tablespoon of salt to a boil. Cook pasta according to the timing indicated on the packet, until al dente. Drain and set aside the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.

2.) Remove shells and veins from the prawns. Add the prawns heads and shells to a small pot with just enough water to cover them, bring to simmer for about 3-5 minutes to make prawn stock. Strain the stock and set aside.

3.) Heat half the butter in a sauce pan. Cook the prawns on both sides and set aside.

4.) Add olive oil to the sauce pan with prawn juices and browned bits. When the oil is heated, add garlic and chilli padi/ chilli flakes. Saute till the garlic turns light brown.

5.) Turn off the stove. The garlic will continue cooking in the hot oil on its own for a few more seconds in the hot oil, until they turn a lovely golden brown.

6.) Add cooked pasta, cooked prawns, about 2 tablespoons of prawn stock, chopped parsley and remaining butter (cubed) to the garlic and oil mixture. Stir to coat all the ingredients evenly, season with salt and black pepper.

7.) For extra, add two sticks of fruit kebabs using simple fruits such as apples, pineapples, or peach to make the dish more refreshing :)