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Lemon prawns with spinach rice

Lemon prawns with spinach rice

Serves: 
4
Time to make: 
20 mins
Total cost: 
$23.84 / $5.96 per serve
(at time of publication)
Health information: 
Dairy-free
High iron
Low fat
Low kilojoule
Gluten-free

Instructions

Instructions and steps: 

Step 1 Pat prawns dry and place in a medium-sized bowl. Gently toss with oil, zest and garlic.

Step 2 Cook spinach following packet directions. Cook rice in microwave following packet directions. Fold cumin and spinach through rice.

Step 3 Meanwhile, place a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook prawn mixture in two batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked. Return all prawns to pan. Add lemon juice and heat for 1 minute while stirring to reduce slightly.

Step 4 Serve prawns with juice, rice and steamed green vegetables. Garnish with extra lemon zest, if preferred.

About this Recipe

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Photography: Ian Wallace
First Published: 
January 2011

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Full ingredient list: 
  • 600g prawns, peeled
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 250g packet frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained
  • 2 x 250g packets 90-second brown rice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

Nutritional information (per serve)

Energy: 
1520kJ
Calories: 
363cal
Protein: 
28g
Fat: 
6g
- saturated: 
1g
Carbohydrates: 
45g
- sugars: 
2g
Dietary Fibre: 
5g
Sodium: 
670mg
Calcium: 
130mg
Iron: 
5.5mg

Nutrition information is given per serve
*NS: not specified