Paleo Sambal Prawn
Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Paleo Sambal Prawn recipe, a Southeast Asian-inspired dish that's both healthy and bold in taste. Succulent prawns are tossed in a homemade sambal sauce made from red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, creating a perfect balance of heat and aromatic spices. Enhanced with earthy coconut oil, zesty lime juice, savory fish sauce, and a touch of raw honey for sweetness, this quick and easy meal is ready in just 35 minutes. Garnished with fresh coriander, these spicy prawns pair beautifully with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice, making it a delicious and paleo-friendly meal option. Packed with fresh ingredients and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for seafood enthusiasts and spice lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 pieces red chilies, roughly chopped
- 3 pieces shallots, roughly chopped
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 piece lemongrass stalk, white part only, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
Start by preparing the sambal paste. In a blender or food processor, combine red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add coconut oil. Once hot, add the sambal paste and cook for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the lime juice, fish sauce, raw honey, and sea salt to the pan. Stir well to combine and allow the mixture to simmer for another 2 minutes.
Increase the heat to high and add the prawns to the pan. Stir to coat the prawns with the sambal sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
Serve hot, ideally alongside steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to keep the meal Paleo-friendly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 5398 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 122.8 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1688 mg | 36% | |
*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.
