As someone who grew up in the Mediterranean, recipes like this always feel like coming home. Fresh ingredients, simple cooking & big flavors are at the heart of Mediterranean cuisine. This Mediterranean Prawns with Courgette Spaghetti is a perfect example of that. Juicy prawns are gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce with olives & capers. Then served over fresh courgette spaghetti for a light, wholesome meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Food has always been a big part of family life for me. Some of my favorite memories are of gathering around the table to enjoy simple, homemade meals made with fresh ingredients. That’s one of the reasons I love sharing recipes like this. They’re uncomplicated, comforting & bring everyone together without spending hours in the kitchen.
This recipe is one I often make on busy weeknights. It also feels special enough for me to serve when friends or family come over. The combination of sweet prawns, tangy capers, salty olives & rich tomato sauce creates the Mediterranean flavors I grew up with. With every bite I take, it reminds me that delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated.
Since I also follow a keto lifestyle, I serve the prawns over courgette spaghetti. It keeps the meal naturally low in carbohydrates while still being filling & satisfying. If you’re not following a low-carb diet, you can easily serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. It can be served with rice or a slice of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Whether you’re looking for a quick family dinner or simply want to bring a taste of the Mediterranean into your kitchen, I hope this recipe becomes one you’ll enjoy as much as we do in our home.
Mediterranean Prawns with Courgette Spaghetti
Ingredients
Prawns
- 600 g tomato sauce
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp capers
- 20 kalamata olives no pit
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 450 g prawns
- 1 cube chicken stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Zucchini Spaghetti
- 400 g zucchini/courgette
- 1 tbsp wok oil
- salt & pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Prawns
- Heat up the frying pan & add the wok oil to it.
- Add the onion & garlic then season with salt & pepper. Cook over medium to low heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato sauce & tomato paste. Crush the stock cube in & also add the Italian seasoning. Mix well. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- As the tomato sauce starts to come to a boil, lower the heat & simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally as needed.
- Add the capers, olives & prawns to the pan. Stir everything & cook for 10 minutes over low heat, covered.
Zucchini Spaghetti
- While the prawns are cooking for the last bit, start on the zucchini spaghetti. Heat up a frying pan & add the wok oil.
- Add the zucchini & the seasoning to the pan & stir well together. Cook over medium to low heat for 5 – 10 minutes, stir occasionally
- Serve the zucchini spaghetti & the prawns together & enjoy!
