Aglio Olio Pasta with Prawns

Aglio Olio Linguine with Prawns

Aglio Olio Pasta is one of the few dishes so far that I have challenged a few times before I succeeded.

I remember when I first tried it, my thoughts is, how difficult can it be? But I was very wrong, my first 2 tries failed badly, the pasta is too dry and it is nearly tasteless. It took me sometimes before I have the courage to give it another try. This is the 3rd time, and I succeeded, it tastes quite good, though it is not perfect.

My post thoughts are, the lesser ingredients required in a dish, it will take more skills and experiments to have it right.

I hope by sharing my recipe here, it will get you succeed on your 1st try! =) 

Ingredients (Serve 2 Pax)

1. Linguine (eg. Brand Delverde) or Spaghetti
2. 8 Tiger Prawns (Deshell and Devein)
3. 1 1/2 tablespoon of Chopped Garlic
4. 1 1/2 tablespoon of Chopped Red Onion
5. Italian Herbs (eg. Brand Masterfood) or Chopped Fresh Parsley
6. Mixed Herbs (eg. Brand Masterfood)
7. Coarse Black Pepper
8. Fresh Chilli (Deseed and Chopped it) or Chilli Flakes (Optional, eg. Brand Masterfood)
9. 5 tablespoons of White Wine
10. Salts
11. Olive Oil

Preparation\

1. Sprinkle Salt, Pepper, Mixed Herbs on Prawns, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes for the ingredients to set in

Steps

1. Add 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil and 1 teaspoon of Salt in boiling water
2. Add Pasta and cooked as per indicated on Pasta packaging (approx 7 to 11 minutes for Al Dente)
3. Once cooked, drain water and raise with cold water to stop heating process
4. Add 4 to 5 tablespoon of Olive Oil in hot pan
5. Add Onion in hot pan and stir-fry until fragrant (translucent)
6. Add Garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (before it turns brown)
7. Add Prawns and stir-fry until 90% cook, approx 3 to 4 minutes, remember to flip and ensure both side of the prawns are taking care of
8. Add White Wine and stir until it is hot approx 1 to 2 minutes
9. Turn to low heat, add Pasta, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of Salt and toss well for 1 to 2 minutes for flavors to blend into pasta
10. Sprinkle Mixed Herb or Fresh Parsley and Chilli Flake and toss until it is well mix into the pasta

Serve while Hot!

Good to serve with Side or Finger food.

Tips and Comments

• Garlic & Oil are the two important ingredients in Aglio Olio Pasta, hence don't be amazed by the quantity as they will make the pasta taste good. Adding lesser quantity may taste too bland.
• So far, I have not seen any food blog or cookbook that mentioned Red Onions as one of the ingredients for Aglio Olio. I have tried and I do trust that it tastes better.
• Anytime during the cooking process, if the heat get too strong, remember to turn down to medium or low heat to avoid burning the garlic or drying up the pasta.
• It is recommended that Olive Oil to be used rather than other cooking oil as it tastes better and healthier.
• I prefer Linguine than Spaghetti for Aglio Olio, but this is a personally preference!