Live a little
Treat yourself, it's worth it
After what felt like 10 years of treacherous winter, spring is finally here. A reminder that “tough times don’t last, only tough people do” or however it’s said. Personally, I think that’s just cope, considering that this winter, I slipped on ice, sprained my wrist, and nearly three months later, it still hurts like hell. So clearly, the tough times are lasting.
I love using winter as my favourite example of tough times because it’s a temporary phase of struggle, but you need continuous self-assurance that the light at the end of the tunnel is actually an escape and not a cement truck. Exciting possibilities, no?
Regardless, I'm taking a page from the Parks and Recreation playbook and treating myself, because enjoyment is essential. Whether it's buying a new pair of shoes, getting a massage, fine leather goods, or just eating that extra slice of cake. Treating yourself is my favourite form of self-care. YOLO and other fun ideologies.
In the spirit of treating myself, I’m choosing to live it up and treat myself with
something that’s spicy, indulgent, and tastes like a good time. Which is exactly what this seafood pasta recipe is.
Seafood Pasta
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Prawns
Mussels
Linguine
1 Shallot (minced)
4 cloves of garlic (minced)
Juice of half a lemon
200g cherry tomatoes (sliced in halves)
Chilli (optional lol)
1/2 cup white wine
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp paprika powder
Cooking process
Cook the seafood until brown on each side
Sauté the onions and garlic, then add the chopped tomatoes and seasoning
Add the lemon juice and white wine, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes
Add the pasta and seafood to the tomato sauce, toss together, and you’re all done!
Enjoy! Or not!
Step-by-step videos are available, as always, on TikTok and Instagram