A classic tapas dish that’s fresh, full of flavour and easy to prepare and cook!
Nutritional highlights
Prawns are an excellent source of lean protein which is an important macronutrient in our diet which is key for maintaining and building muscle.1
Prawns are also rich in selenium, phosphorus and vitamin B12 and vitamin E.
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Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
- 400g king prawns
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large chilli
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Handful of parsley
Method
Finely slice the garlic, chop the chilli, zest and juice the lemon and finely chop the parsley.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the chilli and garlic.
Then add the prawns and cook until cooked halfway through – for around 2 minutes.
Turn each prawn over and cook on the other side until they're fully cooked.
Add the lemon juice and zest and sprinkle over the chopped parsley to serve.
References
- Protein: how much do you need? – British Heart Foundation
