Italian Prawns

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 slices bacon (finely chopped)
  • chili flakes (to taste)
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g green prawns (peeled)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter over a high heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, bacon and chilli flakes, Cook until softened, for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the can of tomatoes, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered, to reduce the sauce.
  4. Turn the heat up to medium, Add the prawns and cook only until they change colour.
  5. Season to taste and add paprika and sugar.
  6. Serve in small individual bowls with crusty bread, garnish with parsley as an entree or stir through hot cooked pasta and serve as a main course.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

899 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.4g 45% DV
Total Fat 73.4g 94% DV
Carbs 50.2g 18% DV
Fiber 19.4g 69% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10405mg 100% DV
Potassium 2410mg 51% DV
Cholesterol 100.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 638.5mcg 71% DV
Vitamin C 53.9mg 60% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 134.3mg 10% DV
Iron 20.8mg 100% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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