Turmeric prawns with kaffir lime leaves
A delicious, easy-to-follow recipe for turmeric prawns (shrimp) with kaffir lime leaves - perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 10 medium or large prawns deveined with shells intact
- 6 cloves garlic diced
- 2 tablespoons of diced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chili peppers
- 1 teaspoon of Season with Spice's turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 kaffir lime leaves one leaf=both segments, center spine removed, sliced thinly
- Squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation:
- Remove the heads of the prawns and devein them by slitting the back. Rinse prawns and pat dry with paper towel. Squeeze some lime juice and a generous dash of black pepper to marinate the prawns. Keep it in refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cooking method:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan or wok.
- Add garlic, shallots and red chili. Fry until fragrant.
- Toss in sugar and turmeric powder. Do a quick stir.
- Drop the prawns in and pan fry on medium fire. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes.
- When prawns look done (meat turns opaque white), add salt & pepper to taste. Turn the heat up to get the extra crunch for the prawns in the last 30 seconds.
- Set on plate and sprinkle with kaffir lime leaves. Add a squeeze of lime juice over the prawns and enjoy!
Notes
Tip: While cooking, add a little water when needed to prevent the dish from drying out.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1960IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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