One Pot Spicy Prawn & Orzo Pasta
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried chilli flakes
450g prawns
240g orzo pasta
2 tins of cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped
fresh flat-leaf parsley
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD:
1. Start by marinating the prawns. In a mixing bowl, stir together half the garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes and a pinch of sea salt. Add the prawns andcoat well, cover and place in the fridge until you need them again.
2. Place a casserole dish or large saucepan over a medium heat and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the tinned cherry tomatoes, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepperand cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in 250ml of water, followed by the orzo. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, add more water if needed. Stir inthe marinated prawns on top, cover and cook until they are cooked through and the orzo is also cooked, about 5 minutes more.Remove from the heat, divideamong plates and finish with black pepper and chopped fresh flat leaf parsley.
