Prawns are a nutrient-dense source of protein and provide a super dose of vitamin B6, choline, calcium, copper, phosphorus and zinc.
The greens round out the nutrient profile adding folate, vitamin A, vitamin K1, iron, magnesium, manganese and potassium.
This is a versatile meal that will be helpful if you want to lose fat while still getting the nutrients you need with minimal hunger.
Macros
One serve provides 420 calories, 65 g protein, 15 g fat, 7 g of net carbs and P:E =3.0.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 1
- 250 g prawns/shrimp
- 150 g spinach, washed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- Juice & zest from 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley to sprinkle
Directions
- Add olive oil to a fry pan and heat the pan to a medium/high heat.
- Add prawns and cook until they start going pink.
- Turn prawns and add in the garlic, chilli and lemon zest. Cook another two minutes until all pink.
- Add spinach and lemon juice and stir through the prawns, so the spinach gets coated in all the lovely flavours.