Pasta cremosa con langostinos al ajillo

Ingredientes

• 1 packet pasta of choice (cooked in salted water until al dente & reserve 1 cup of pasta water)
• 4 cups large prawns or shrimps (peeled, cleaned & deveined)
• 4 tbsp heavy/thickened cream
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp parmesan (freshly grated)

Preparación

1. 1

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2. 2

   While cooking pasta, marinate prawns by adding 1/3 minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 of salt & pepper, mix thoroughly & set aside for 5 mins.

3. 3

   In a large pan, add remaining olive oil & garlic, cook on medium heat until garlic becomes fragrant.

4. 4

   Add marinated prawns, turn heat up to high, flip prawns over after 1 min, cook the other side for 1 min, remove & set aside.

5. 5

   Add cherry tomatoes into the pan & mix for 1 min.

6. 6

   Pour stock into the pan & reduce by half.

7. 7

   Add cream & immediately reduce heat to low & bring to a simmer.

8. 8

   Add prawns & pasta back into the pan, season with remaning salt & pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Mix thoroughly, add 1/2 of pasta water (use all if necessary) & cook till sauce reaches desired consistency.

10. 10

    To serve, sprinkle parsley, parmesan & more black pepper.