A Light, Flavourful, and Guilt-Free Dinner
Looking for a delicious, low-calorie meal that’s packed with protein and flavour? This Garlic Butter Prawns with Zucchini Noodles is the perfect quick and healthy dinner, all while staying under 400 calories. It’s light, satisfying, and ready in just 20 minutes!
🥑 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Low in calories, high in protein – Perfect for a balanced meal.
✔ Quick & easy – Ready in just 20 minutes!
✔ Full of flavour – Rich garlic butter sauce without the extra calories.
✔ Low-carb & gluten-free – A great alternative to pasta.
📋 Ingredients (Serves 2)
🔸 250g raw prawns, peeled & deveined
🔸 2 medium courgettes (zucchini), spiralised (approx. 300g)
🔸 15g unsalted butter
🔸 1 tbsp olive oil
🔸 4 cloves garlic, minced
🔸 ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
🔸 1 tbsp lemon juice
🔸 ½ tsp salt
🔸 ½ tsp black pepper
🔸 10g grated parmesan (optional)
🔸 Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Zucchini Noodles
- Spiralise the courgettes and set aside.
- Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step 2: Cook the Prawns
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add prawns, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until prawns turn pink. Remove from the pan.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic.
- Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and return the prawns to the pan.
Step 4: Combine & Serve
- Add zucchini noodles to the pan, tossing for 1-2 minutes (don’t overcook!).
- Plate the dish, sprinkle with parmesan (optional), and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
📊 Nutrition Per Serving (Approximate)
🔹 Calories: 380 kcal
🔹 Protein: 32g
🔹 Carbs: 8g
🔹 Fat: 24g
🔹 Fibre: 3g
🌟 Top Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Prawns
✔ Use fresh prawns for the best flavour. Frozen prawns work too—just thaw them first.
✔ Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles; they should be slightly firm.
✔ Add extra lemon or chilli flakes for more zest and spice!
🥗 What to Serve With This Dish?
- A side salad for extra greens
- A slice of wholemeal bread (if you want extra carbs)
- A glass of lemon-infused water for freshness
📌 Final Thoughts
This Garlic Butter Prawn with Zucchini Noodles is the perfect low-calorie meal for a light yet satisfying dinner. It’s packed with protein, full of flavour, and completely guilt-free!
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