Steamed Prawns with Garlic

Steamed Prawns with Garlic is a delightful Chinese seafood dish that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh prawns complemented by aromatic garlic and ginger. This dish is light, healthy, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Prawns - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Water - 500 ml for steaming

Steps

1. Prepare the prawns by cleaning and deveining them, then pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the prawns to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
4. While the prawns are marinating, prepare your steamer by bringing water to a boil in a pot.
5. Place the marinated prawns in a single layer on a heatproof plate or dish that fits into the steamer.
6. Sprinkle chopped spring onions and cilantro over the prawns.
7. Once the water is boiling, place the plate with prawns into the steamer, cover, and steam for 6-8 minutes or until the prawns are opaque and cooked through.
8. Remove the plate from the steamer and serve hot, garnished with additional spring onions and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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