Prawns ( Shrimp ) in Lime Coconut Sauce Recipe

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Prawns ( Shrimp ) in Lime Coconut Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Spread the coconut on an oven tray and toast it in a slow (150c) oven until it's dark golden, shaking the tray occasionally. Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the talis intact.
  2. Place the shrimp paste on a small piece of foil, fold one side over, then fold it into a parcel. Cook the parcel under a hot grill (broiler) for 2 minutes each side.
  3. Combine the coconut milk and water in a wok or frying pan and cook over medium heat until just boiling. Add the lemon grass, lime leaves and chilli; reduce the heat and simmer for 7 minutes. Add the shrimp paste, tamarind, fish sauce and sugar and simmer for 8 minutes.
  4. Add the prawns to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes or until they turn pink. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut, lime shreds then serve with steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.89 Kcal (2746 kJ)
Calories from fat 431.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.98g 74%
Cholesterol 76.12mg 25%
Sodium 1790.55mg 75%
Potassium 386.98mg 8%
Total Carbs 50.51g 17%
Sugars 5.85g 23%
Dietary Fiber 6.21g 25%
Protein 13.11g 26%
Vitamin C 13mg 22%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 90.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.52 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.69g 74%
Cholesterol 24.9mg 25%
Sodium 585.63mg 75%
Potassium 126.57mg 8%
Total Carbs 16.52g 17%
Sugars 1.91g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 25%
Protein 4.29g 26%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 22%
Iron 1.2mg 20%
Calcium 29.6mg 9%

* 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

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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