5 Minute Low Fat Garlic Prawns
Whip up a mouthwatering seafood delight in mere minutes with this 5 Minute Low Fat Garlic Prawns recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or light, healthy meals, this dish combines succulent, tender prawns with the bold flavors of fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant parsley. With just 2 minutes of prep time and 3 minutes of cooking, you'll have a delicious, low-fat dish that's bursting with flavor and guilt-free indulgence. A quick sizzle in olive oil spray ensures the prawns remain juicy and perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper. Serve this vibrant dish as a protein-packed appetizer, over a bed of greens, or alongside fluffy rice for a complete meal. Ideal for seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike, this recipe is your go-to for a fast and flavorful feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 1 spray olive oil spray
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with olive oil spray.
Once the skillet is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the raw prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the prawns for approximately 1-2 minutes on one side, until they start to turn pink and opaque.
Flip the prawns over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are fully cooked through.
Drizzle lemon juice over the prawns and sprinkle chopped parsley for added freshness.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a lemon wedge for extra citrus flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 964 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
