Garlic Parsley Prawns

Garlic Parsley Prawns is a protein-rich dish that tastes superb for lunch as well as dinner or can be served as an appetiser. Here is how to make it.

While fish and chicken are eaten often and preferred often, let's ponder on the fact that how frequently do you prepare some healthy seafood at home? The other day, I came to know that prawns are full of proteins and are low in calories.

Moreover, prawns are even a good source of Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, iron, zinc. As they contain phosphorous, magnesium, copper, they even help in building stronger bones. Impressed by the benefits of eating prawns, I had already tried Orange and Garlic Prawns once, but with a fresh batch of parsley available at home, I got tempted to prepare Garlic Parsley Prawns.

Garlic Parsley Prawns are primarily made by sautéing prawns in butter with garlic and then gradually other ingredients such as red chilli, lemon juice et al are added to give a refreshing flavour to prawns.

Garnished with fresh parsley, Garlic Parsley Prawns are a total treat for the taste buds. Perfectly suits your plans for a light lunch or dinner, Garlic Parsley Prawns can be taken for your office lunch as well! Plan out a meal of protein rich Garlic Parsley Prawns and make sure that you and family include them in your weekly menu without fail. Read the recipe for the same:

Garlic Parsley Prawns Recipe

Garlic Parsley Prawns

Garlic Parsley Prawns are a protein-rich dish that tastes superb for lunch as well as dinner or can be served as an appetiser. Here is how to make it.

 Course Appetizer

 Cuisine Continental

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 10 minutes

 Total Time 20 minutes

 Servings  people

 Calories 246 kcal

 Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 400 g Prawns
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 5-6 cloves Garlic Sliced
• 1 tsp Red chilli Finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped

Instructions

1. Clean the prawns and devein them.
2. Keep the tail on.
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.
4. Once they are hot, add garlic and fry for a few seconds.
5. Add red chilli and prawns and fry for a minute.
6. Add lemon juice and parsley and cook for another minute.
7. Serve hot with bread.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Parsley Prawns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 274mg91%

Sodium 780mg34%

Potassium 105mg3%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 425IU9%

Vitamin C 12.5mg15%

Calcium 157mg16%

Iron 2.3mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.