Chili Oil Prawns

Chili Oil Prawns is a vibrant and spicy seafood dish that combines succulent prawns with the rich flavors of homemade chili oil. This low-carb delight is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.

Chili Oil Prawns
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
  • Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
  • Ginger (minced) - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
  • Soy sauce (low sodium) - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish) - a handful
  • Salt - to taste
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the chili oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to high and add the prawns to the skillet, stirring frequently.
  4. Cook the prawns for about 4-5 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt to taste, mixing well to coat the prawns.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the prawns.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains antioxidants from garlic and ginger, promoting overall health.

Tags

ChineseLow CarbSeafood Dish