Sesame Prawns

Sesame Prawns are a delightful, low-carb seafood dish featuring succulent prawns coated in a crispy sesame crust, delivering a perfect balance of texture and flavor. This keto-friendly recipe is quick to prepare and makes for a satisfying meal that highlights the natural sweetness of the prawns.

Ingredients

• Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Sesame seeds - 50 grams
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Green onions (chopped, for garnish) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg and add minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. In another shallow dish, combine sesame seeds and almond flour.
3. Dip each prawn into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the sesame-almond mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
4. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated prawns in a single layer.
5. Cook the prawns for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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