High-Protein Shrimp Recipes: 6 Quick Prawn Meals Under 20 Minutes
Prawns are almost pure protein: roughly 24 g per 100 g cooked and very little fat – and they cook in 3 minutes.
Frozen, peeled prawns are cheaper and just as good. Thaw them in cold water for 10 minutes.
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1. Garlic prawns with rice
Prawns, garlic, chilli and lemon in a hot pan, over rice with spinach. Roughly 35 g protein per 150 g prawns.
2. Prawn stir-fry
Prawns with peppers, pak choi, soy sauce and noodles. Roughly 35 g protein.
3. Prawn tomato pasta
Prawns in tomato sauce with garlic and a little feta over pasta. Roughly 40 g protein.
4. Prawn poke bowl
Rice, prawns, edamame, cucumber, avocado and a soy-lime dressing. Roughly 35–40 g protein.
5. Prawn and egg fried rice
Leftover rice, two eggs, prawns, peas and soy sauce. Roughly 40 g protein.
6. Prawn salad with skyr dressing
Prawns, mixed leaves, cucumber and a skyr-herb dressing. Roughly 35 g protein.
More quick protein
Try salmon recipes, tuna recipes or air fryer recipes.
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Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. Always cook meat, fish and eggs thoroughly. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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