Ginger - Lime Prawns

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh prawns
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1 medium onion, grated fine (I whirl to juice in the processor)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, minced
  • 2 green chilies, minced (hot)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Shell and devein the prawns.
  2. Evenly thread on 8 skewers.
  3. Leave onion "juice" in the processor and add remaining ingredients.
  4. Whirl to smooth.
  5. Spread paste on prawns, both sides and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
  6. At this point you can place under a preheated broiler for 3 minutes on each side or on the grill, same amount of time.
  7. Cooking time is aproximate-depends on the size of your prawns.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

472 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 33.9g 43% DV
Carbs 38.9g 14% DV
Fiber 8.3g 29% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10395.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 473.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 171.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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