Ginger Prawns

Ginger prawns are one of the best ways to eat prawns. The ginger just pairs so well with everything that works well with prawns. A little bit of lemon stops the ginger from becoming overpowering and keeps the prawns tasting zesty. Making the marinade is the most difficult part of this recipe; the entire dish depends on seasoning the prawns correctly.  Once you have the marinade down, the frying is simple and easy. Although the recipe calls for frying you can easily prepare the prawns another way like grilling or barbecuing them.

Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated lunch box or storage container.

Health Benefits

There’s always a good reason to eat prawns; they’re delicious, bite sized, and fun to eat. They also have many health benefits which makes them not just good to eat but great to eat. Prawns are an amazing source of selenium, an element that is heavily responsible for reducing cancer in the body. Selenium heightens the effectiveness of antioxidants in the body, which helps to remove cancer causing free radical damage and inflammation. It also fights viruses and defends the heart against disease.

Ingredients

shrimp – peeled and deveined: 300 g

garlic cloves--finely chopped: 2

tbsp extra virgin olive oil: 2 1/2

cup dry white wine: 1/4

lemon: 1/2

Lemon wedges to serve

finely chopped parsley

salt to taste

How To Make Ginger Prawns

1. Place the prawns, garlic and 1 ½ tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
2. Toss gently using your fingers.
   1. Set aside for 20 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
   1. Add prawns when you see wisps of smoke.
   2. Shake pan to spread prawns evenly in a single layer.
   3. Cook prawns for 1 minute while turning and tossing.
4. Pour wine over the prawns.
   Note: The will sizzle and bubble.
5. Shake the pan and cook for around 1 minute or until the prawns turn white or pink and most of the wine is evaporated.
   1. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss.
6. Transfer prawns to plate.
7. Garnish withlemon juice, parsley, and olive oil.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Trivia

Prawns are crustaceans.