Step 1

In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta by the packet instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta boiling water for later use. Once it is cooked, drain water.

Step 2

Meawhile the pasta is cooking, you can prepare the prawn and chorizo.

Step 3

Heat the pan into medium-heat, drizzle olive oil and saute the chorizo for 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan and set it aside.

Step 4

Add prawns in the remaining oil. Once the prawns turn pink turn sides, stir in chopped garlic. Season the prawns with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Stir it well.

Step 5

Now place the chorizo and boiled pasta in the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Pour half cup of reserved pasta water in. Add more water if needed.

Step 7

Toss well to combine everything evenly, until there is no water in the pan.

Step 8

Turn off the heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle chopped parsley.

Step 9

Transfer to serving plate and garnish with freshly grated parmesan and parsley if desired.