This lemon garlic prawns dish highlights the naturally sweet flavor of prawns with a sauce made with bright lemon, savory garlic and smoky cumin. Enjoy it as a low-carb meal or add hot pasta to make it a filling easy weeknight dinner. See at the bottom for variations


Recipe by Taste of home

Prep time 15 min
COOK TIME 5 min
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients​

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 450g uncooked prawns , peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• Hot cooked pasta or rice to serve

Directions​

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shrimp 3 minutes. Add garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve with pasta or rice

Recipe Variations​

• Add vegetables: Before sauteeing the prawns, cook broccoli florets, thinly sliced onion and capsicum in the oil until tender. Then add the prawns to make an easy  prawn and veg stir fry. Other good veggie options include mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini and egg plant
• Change the spices: Instead of cumin, experiment with other herbs and spices. Add dried herbs and spices (like Italian seasoning, crushed chilli flakes or paprika) or woody fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) alongside the garlic. They will bloom in the hot oil, releasing their aromatic compounds. Delicate fresh herbs (like basil, oreganooand parsley) can be added at the end to maximize their fresh flavor.
• Boost the citrus flavor: Finish the dish with freshly grated citrus zest from lemons or limes .
• Make it saucier: Add dry white wine, chicken broth or seafood stock alongside the lemon juice to bulk up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts​

1 serving: 163 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.