Low Carbohydrate Soups and Appetizers Recipes - Garlic Prawns Recipe

Ingredients

• 350-450g/12oz-1lb raw prawns (shrimp)

• 2 fresh red chilies

• 45ml/3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• salt and ground black pepper

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Remove the heads and shells from the prawns, leaving the tails intact. Remove the dark vein along the back of the prawns with a sharp knife or a pin.

2. Halve each chili lengthways and discard the seeds. Heat the oil in a heatproof pan, suitable for serving.

3. Add the prawns, chilies and garlic to the pan and cook over a high heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the prawns turn pink. Season and serve immediately.

Variation: To add extra spice, stir 10ml/2 tsp finely chopped fresh root ginger into the pan with the chilies and garlic. To make a light lunch, serve the prawns on a bed of colorful mixed salad leaves and fresh herbs, such as coriander (cilantro) or mint. For a special occasion, use lobster tails or crawfish instead of prawns.

Note: This wonderful but simple dish with its aroma of garlic and hint of chili only takes minutes to cook, so it is perfect for entertaining. Serve it for a dinner  party, and your guests will never guess that you are following a diet.