Spicy Tomato Prawn Pasta with Calamari and Native Herbs
A zesty pasta dish featuring prawns, calamari, and sun-dried tomatoes, tossed in a garlic-herb sauce with a hint of native lemon myrtle. This australian-inspired pasta ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined prawns, sliced calamari, chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined prawns
- 8 oz, sliced calamari
- 1/2 cup, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz, cooked pasta
- 1 tsp, crushed lemon myrtle leaves
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns and calamari, cooking for 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- Step 2: Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and lemon myrtle. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Toss in cooked pasta and parsley. Cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined and glossy. Season with salt.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Tomato Prawn Pasta with Calamari and Native Herbs take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Tomato Prawn Pasta with Calamari and Native Herbs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined prawns from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Tomato Prawn Pasta with Calamari and Native Herbs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Tomato Prawn Pasta with Calamari and Native Herbs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spicy Tomato Prawn Pasta with Calamari and Native Herbs?
Australian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
