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.

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