Stir-Fried Prawns

Stir-Fried Prawns is a delightfully quick and flavorful low-carb dish that showcases succulent prawns tossed with vibrant vegetables and a savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish captures the essence of Chinese cuisine with minimal carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• Prawns - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Broccoli florets - 100 grams
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Add the prawns to the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat the prawns and vegetables evenly.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if desired, and stir-fry for another minute.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, which helps build and repair tissues.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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