Spiced Prawns Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this healthy and flavorful Spiced Prawns recipe! Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course served over rice noodles or with your favorite veggies. This simple yet elegant dish is ready in under an hour (excluding marinating time). Even without lemongrass or lime leaves, the vibrant lime zest substitute delivers incredible flavor. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 217.3 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiced Prawns

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How to Make Spiced Prawns

  1. Gently shell and devein 1 pound of prawns, leaving the tails intact for an elegant presentation.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon grated lime zest (or 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced, and 2-3 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped), 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional). Add the prawns, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated prawns in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking!
  4. Serve immediately over cooked rice noodles or jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions and a squeeze of extra lime juice, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g