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Ngerdesbech (prawns with chilli and garlic)

Prawns quickly sautéed with garlic, chilli and oil, for a lively and fragrant dish. It is a express preparation that goes very well with rice or is enjoyed as a starter.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

224 kcal per serving

Protein
25 g
Carbohydrates
5.6 g
of which sugars
0.4 g
Fat
11.2 g
of which saturated fat
1.4 g
Fiber
0.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the prawns and dry them with kitchen paper.
  2. Crush the garlic and finely slice the chillies.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the garlic and chillies for 1 minute, until the garlic starts to turn golden.
  5. Add the prawns, salt and pepper, then sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
  6. Pour over the lime juice and stir for another 30 seconds.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with rice.

Variations and tips

Spicier version. Add a pinch of chilli powder along with the fresh chillies for a more intense flavour.

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Original Ecomely recipe.