Prawns with honey and herbs
Prawns with honey and herbs
- Remove the head from the prawns, but keep the tail and the shell.
- In a large bowl add the warm water, the salt, 2 tbsp honey and stir until the salt dissolves.
- Then add the ice cubes and leave until the mixture cools down. Add the prawns and leave for 20 minutes.
- Remove the prawns from the bowl and drain well so that all the water runs off.
- Preheat the grill to 160°C.
- In another bowl add the vinegar, the other 2 tbsp honey and stir until these two ingredients combine. Gradually add the olive oil, stirring continuously.
- Then add the parsley, the oregano, the onion and the garlic. Stir well until the ingredients combine with one another.
- Place the prawns in a baking tray after spraying it with olive oil spray. Leave them uncovered for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they take on a light orange colour.
- Add the prawns to the bowl with the vinegar mixture for 2 minutes and then serve.
Prawns are a product that can be cooked in various ways, as long as the combinations are correct and nutritious. To make it a complete meal you can accompany it with wholegrain pasta or brown rice. Prawns offer many nutrients and a delicate, sweet taste that pairs beautifully with honey. They are a rich source of selenium, covering 51% of the body’s daily needs, and a good source of vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus and niacin.
- 600 g large prawns, unpeeled
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
tbsp: tablespoon cup: cup 250 ml
To increase the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants on your plate, serve various grilled or steamed vegetables after sprinkling them with oregano or other spices.
Energy/ Calories: 270 kcal Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 19 g Protein: 18 g
Vitamin A: 6%* Vitamin C: 10% Vitamin E: 9% Calcium: 7%
*Percentage of Recommended Daily Intake based on 2000kcal