High Protein Chilli Prawn
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant High Protein Chilli Prawn recipe—perfect for seafood lovers and fitness enthusiasts alike! Packed with tender, juicy prawns and a medley of colorful bell peppers, onions, and aromatic garlic, this dish delivers bold flavors with a spicy kick from fresh red chili. Coated in a savory soy-tomato sauce with a hint of zesty lime and garnished with fragrant coriander, this low-fat, nutrient-dense recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. It's an ideal high-protein meal that's as satisfying as it is healthy, making it a go-to choice for balancing flavor and nutrition. Serve it hot, and enjoy a quick and easy dish that's bursting with delicious, wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 100 ml water
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chili to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced onion, red and green bell peppers to the skillet and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Increase the heat to high, and then add the peeled and deveined prawns to the skillet.
Cook the prawns for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the soy sauce, tomato paste, and water to the skillet. Stir well to coat the prawns and vegetables.
Let the mixture simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Sprinkle with ground black pepper and stir through the fresh chopped coriander.
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 578 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*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.
