Charred Mediterranean Jumbo Prawns with Garlic Greens
Succulent pan-seared jumbo prawns dressed in extra virgin olive oil and crushed garlic, served alongside warm wilted spinach and fresh lemon. An elegant, Dubai-inspired keto dish rich in lean protein and heart-healthy fats.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Store leftover cooked prawns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Next: Pat 180g of jumbo prawns thoroughly dry…
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Pat 180g of jumbo prawns thoroughly dry…
Pat 180g of jumbo prawns thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear.
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Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan…
Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot, about 2 minutes.
Look for: smoking hot
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Add 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive…
Add 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil to the pan and immediately lay the prawns in a single layer.
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Cook for 2 minutes without moving them…
Cook for 2 minutes without moving them until a deep golden-brown crust forms on the bottom.
Look for: a deep golden-brown crust forms on the bottom
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Flip the prawns
Flip the prawns, add half of the minced garlic, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until opaque throughout.
Look for: opaque throughout
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Transfer the charred prawns to a warm…
Transfer the charred prawns to a warm serving plate and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Lower heat to medium
Lower heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and garlic to the same pan, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Toss 2 cups of baby spinach into…
Toss 2 cups of baby spinach into the pan and stir continuously for 1 minute until just wilted and glossy.
Look for: just wilted and glossy
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Arrange the warm garlic greens beside the…
Arrange the warm garlic greens beside the prawns and serve immediately.
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