Aromatic Tiger Prawns Recipe

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Aromatic Tiger Prawns
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Directions:

  1. Peel the prawns, but leave tails intact. Cut along the back and remove the dark vein.
  2. Thread the prawns in pairs on 8 small skewers.
  3. Heat a heavy frying pan, add the chili powder, fennel seeds, peppercorns, start anise and cinnamon sticks and dry-fry for 1-2 minutes to release the flavours.
  4. Leave to cool, then grind coarsely in a grinder or tip into a mortar and crush with pestle.
  5. Heat the peanut oil in a shallow pan, add the garlic, ginger and chopped shallot and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until very lightly colored. Add crushed spices, season with salt and pepper and the cook the mixture gently for 5 minutes.
  6. Add rice vinegar and brown sugar, stir until dissolved, and then add the prawns. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until they turn pink, but are still juicy.
  7. Serve hot and garnish with lime wedges and green onion.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.18 Kcal (1768 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.57g 44%
Sodium 44.9mg 2%
Potassium 484.07mg 10%
Total Carbs 41.82g 14%
Sugars 27.62g 110%
Dietary Fiber 4.73g 19%
Protein 4.19g 8%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 99.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.64 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.56g 44%
Sodium 19.74mg 2%
Potassium 212.86mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.39g 14%
Sugars 12.15g 110%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 19%
Protein 1.84g 8%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 19%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 43.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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