Orange-apricot Prawns

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Orange-Apricot prawns recipe for a healthy and tasty meal
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon peanut oil
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb prawns , peeled and deveined

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
201
Sugar
17g
Fat
3g
Make your dinner more vibrant and tasty with this Orange-Apricot prawns recipe that combines the goodness of prawns with the sweetness of apricot preserves and tanginess of orange juice. Prawns are a healthy and low-fat source of protein that are easy to digest. In this recipe, they are cooked to perfection in a savoury sauce made from orange juice, white wine, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. The delightful combination of flavours and textures is enhanced by the addition of fresh cilantro that gives it a zesty touch. Serve it as a main dish or as an appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk together grated ginger, orange juice, peanut oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, white wine, light soy sauce, and apricot preserves.
2.Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add prawns to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes or until they turn pink in colour.
4.Add the prepared sauce from the bowl to the skillet and stir well to coat the prawns with sauce.
5.Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens in consistency and coats the prawns.
6.Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the prawns.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is packed with the goodness of prawns that are a low-fat source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

The combination of orange juice, apricot preserves, and ginger gives this dish a sweet and tangy flavour that is easy to like.

It’s a quick and easy recipe that takes only 15-20 minutes to prepare and cook.

CONS

Apricot preserves used in this recipe may add calories and sugar to the dish.

The prawns used need to be deveined before cooking, which is a time-consuming process.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are low in fat and high in protein.
They are a good source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Selenium, which are necessary for healthy bones, teeth, skin, and muscles.
Ginger is known to aid in digestive and respiratory health, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Orange juice provides Vitamin C, which supports the immune system and healthy skin.

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