Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Sesame Prawns
Toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce and ginger give an oriental spin to this succulent prawn dish. Serve with rice and sliced cucumbers sprinkled with rice vinegar.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs sesame oil
- 1 Tbs ginger root, grated
- 1 lb medium prawns, (or shrimp) uncooked, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbs soy sauce, low sodium
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced diagonally (2 green onions)
- 1 Tbs sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
- Heat oil in wok or large skillet, add ginger and saut for 30 seconds.
- Add prawns and stir fry just until prawns turn bright pink (do not overcook).
- Add soy sauce and green onions and stir fry just until heated through.
- Portion onto plates and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 173
Calories from Fat 58 (34%)
(10%)Total Fat 7g
(5%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(57%)Cholesterol 172mg
(20%)Sodium 470mg
(8%)Potassium 277mg
Total Carbohydrate 4g
(3%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(48%)Protein 24g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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