====== Spicy Lobster (or Prawn) Pasta====== ===== Serving ===== Makes enough for 2 good portions ===== Ingredients ===== * 1 large shallot * 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes * 2 tbsp butter * 2 tbsp olive oil * 450g cherry tomatoes * 450g picked cooked lobster meat, or cooked large prawns * zest of a single lemon * salt and pepper to season * lemon wedges for garnish * 250g Spaghetti / Linguine ===== Method ===== - Cook spaghetti in a large pan of salted boiling water until not quite al dente - Finely dice shallot - In a large frying pan, melt butter in the oil - Add chilli flakes and shallot to pan and fry until shallot is softened - Add tomatoes and cook until they are soft and juicy (5-8 minutes) - Add lobster / prawns and warm through - Drain pasta reserving a cup of the cooking liquid - Add pasta to frying pan - Stir and cook until pasta is fully cooked, adding pasta cooking liquid as required - Serve topped with lemon zest, with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over