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Toasted sesame seeds, soya sauce and ginger give an oriental spin to this succulent prawn dish. Serve with rice and sliced cucumbers sprinkled with rice vinegar.
1 Tbsp (15mL) sesame oil
1 Tbsp (7g) ginger root, grated
1 pound (455g) medium prawns, (or shrimp) uncooked, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp (30mL) soya sauce, low sodium
1/2 cup (90g) green onions, sliced diagonally (2 green onions)
1 Tbsp (9g) sesame seeds, toasted
Heat oil in wok or large skillet, add ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add prawns and stir fry just until prawns turn bright pink (do not overcook).
Add soya sauce and green onions and stir fry just until heated through.
Portion onto plates and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 53
Total Fat: 5g
% Calories from fat: 74%
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrate: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 302mg
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