Lime and Chilli Spaghetti

A nice, light pasta dish for warmer weather.

The original recipe did not contain prawns so for a vegetarian dish, eliminate the prawns.

Serves 2

Times

Preparation:

15 minutes

Cooking:

20 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g dried spaghetti
• ½ Tbs olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 2-3 small chillis, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup chopped shallots
• 1½ cup sliced mushrooms
• Juice and grated rind of 1-2 limes
• 200g raw prawns
• Pepper to taste

Method

1. Cook the spaghetti in a pot of boiling water until al dente.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add garlic and chillis, and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add prawns, mushrooms and shallots, and continually stir until prawns are cooked.
4. Drain the spaghetti and add to the frying pan with lime juice and rind.
5. Mix all ingredients over heat until well combined.
6. Season with pepper and serve.