Lemon Garlic Prawns
Lemon Garlic Prawns is a zesty and flavorful low-carb dish that combines succulent prawns with the bright freshness of lemon and the aromatic punch of garlic. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of seafood while keeping it healthy and light.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
210 kcal
Ingredients
- Prawns - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine the prawns, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat the prawns evenly.
- Let the prawns marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated prawns along with the marinade.
- Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Tags
ChineseLow CarbSeafood Dish