Steamed Prawns with Soy Sauce

Steamed Prawns with Soy Sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh prawns, enhanced by a savory soy sauce dressing. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Prawns (large, peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Soy sauce (preferably low sodium) - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh ginger (thinly sliced) - 10 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Spring onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Coriander leaves (for garnish) - a handful

Steps

1. Prepare the prawns by rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, minced garlic, sliced ginger, lemon juice, and black pepper.
3. Marinate the prawns in this mixture for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4. Set up a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
5. Place the marinated prawns in a steaming basket or plate, making sure they are arranged in a single layer.
6. Cover the steamer and steam the prawns for about 6-8 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
7. Once cooked, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped spring onions.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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