Grilled Lemongrass Prawns Recipe

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Grilled Lemongrass Prawns
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Directions:

  1. With a paring knife, make an incision through the shell along the back of the prawns. Devein, leaving the shell intact; rinse the prawns and pat dry.
  2. Whisk together the sugar and fish sauce in a bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the oil and lemongrass.
  3. Add the prawns and toss running your fingertips between the flesh and shells.
  4. Place the prawns in a plastic bag and seal the bag. Marinate the prawns, refrigerated, 2 to 3 hours, turning the bag over every 30 minutes or so.
  5. Grill over a barbecue,make sure the flames have subsided and coals are red with white ashes, or in a well oiled grill pan over medium high heat, until prawns are cooked through and turn pink, about 3 minutes per side for king prawns and 2 minutes for medium prawns.
  6. Serve with star fruit on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.78 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.4g 5%
Sodium 1412.14mg 59%
Potassium 51.95mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.72g 5%
Sugars 15.57g 62%
Protein 0.9g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 7.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.63 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.83g 5%
Sodium 1588.73mg 59%
Potassium 58.44mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.69g 5%
Sugars 17.52g 62%
Protein 1.01g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 8.8mg 1%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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