Step 1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.

Step 2

In the meantime, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet/frying pan and cook the prawns in batches until golden brown and opaque. Season the prawns to taste.

Step 3

Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining butter and garlic and cook for a few seconds, until the garlic is fragrant then pour in the cream, lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons and add more if you wish), parsley and season to taste.

Step 5

Allow to simmer over gentle heat until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Add the shrimp back in and adjust seasoning.

Step 6

Add the pasta and a little of the cooking water and toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce.

Step 7

Serve with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.