Ideal summer recipe for when the sun is shining and you want something that takes minutes, is light and delicious. The prawns provide low fat protein and the kick comes from the chilli. Add more or less chilli depending upon the kick you want from this easy dish. Simply add a big salad as an accompaniment and job done.
Chilli & Lime Prawns with Courgette ‘noodles’
Ingredients
- 2 medium courgettes
- 100g prawns
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Steps
- Step 1
Courgetti can be created using a specially designed slicer. However, it can also be thinly sliced by simply using a vegetable peeler, or bought in courgetti form from the supermarket.
- Step 2
Wilt the courgetti in a pan of boiling water, drain and set aside.
- Step 3
Fry the prawns in a non-stick pan until tender and opaque.
- Step 4
Squeeze the lime juice on top and stir in the courgette noodles and chilli.
- Step 5
Serve on a plate with the parsley sprinkled over the top.
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By The Healthy Employee
- Servings: 1
- Meals or Courses: LunchMains
- Dish Type: Pasta/RiceSpicy
- Special Diet: Dairy FreeGluten free
- Seasons and Occasions: AutumnSpringSummer
- Difficulty Level:
- Ratings:
- Created: March 25, 2011
