Sizzling prawns in chilli butter with orzo, herb and tomato salad

Sizzling prawns in chilli butter with orzo, herb and tomato salad

This vibrant chilli prawn recipe is the perfect midweek meal: quick, simple and absolutely delicious. The prawns are cooking in warming chilli butter and served with a pasta and tomato salad.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    First, prepare the orzo salad. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo until just al dente (around 7–8 minutes)
  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, mix together the olive oil, salt, herbs, lemon juice and zest
  3. Step 3

    Drain the pasta, then toss with the olive oil and herb mixture. Stir through the tomatoes and set aside
  4. Step 4

    For the prawns, heat the butter on a medium heat in a saucepan. Add the chillies and garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant and the garlic has softened slightly
  5. Step 5

    Turn the heat up slightly, throw in the prawns and smoked paprika and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, or until just pink. Season and scatter with the parsley
  6. Step 6

    Divide the orzo salad between 2 plates or bowls. Spoon the prawns and butter over the top then serve immediately