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Ingredients · Fish & seafood

King prawns

Nearly 18g of protein for under 80 calories, which is hard to beat anywhere in the supermarket.

Portion
a generous handful, cooked (100g)
Typical price
about £4 for 150g cooked and peeled ££
In season
Year-round
On this site
20 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per a generous handful, cooked (100g)
Calories79 kcal
Protein17.6g
Carbohydrates0g
– of which sugars0g
Fibre0g
Fat0.6g
– of which saturates0.1g
– of which omega-30.2g
Calcium59mg
Iron1mg
Salt1g

Buying & storing

  • Frozen raw prawns are markedly cheaper than fresh cooked ones and taste better
  • Defrost only what you need; they thaw in minutes under cold water
  • Check labels on cooked packs, which are often brined and salty

Keep it well: Keep frozen and defrost in the fridge or under cold running water just before cooking.

Sensible swaps

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Recipes that use king prawns

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Prawn, pea & lemon risotto Pescatarian

Prawn, pea & lemon risotto

A light risotto stirred with prawns, peas and lemon; comfort without the food-coma weight.

40 min 28g protein