Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame

Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame is a recipe with an oriental flavor, but reimagined in a Mediterranean style.
A truly tasty main course, without salt, easy and quick to prepare. It meets all taste requirements.
Sautéed Prawns with Peppers represents a dietary dish with only 2 teaspoons of oil per person, and can be eaten on its own or accompanied by rice or soy or rice noodles.

Thought for you:

Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
173.68 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 173.68 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 10.72 (g) of which sugars 6.44 (g)
  • Proteins 12.48 (g)
  • Fat 10.05 (g) of which saturated 1.39 (g)of which unsaturated 0.09 (g)
  • Fibers 1.90 (g)
  • Sodium 831.08 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

Let’s go shopping

  • 16 large prawns (Size L1)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 Tropea red onion
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 glass water

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Tools

What we need to make

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 2 Small bowls
  • 1 Pan large

Steps

To make

  • We’ll start by cleaning the prawns, removing heads, shells, and the black vein, rinse them and let them drain.
    Be sure not to throw away the scraps with which you can make a good prawn broth, which can make nice dishes.

    prawns
  • Clean the peppers by removing the stalk, seeds, and white filaments, and cut them first into strips and then each strip in half

    bell peppers
  • Continue by toasting the sesame first, in the same pan where we will cook everything, so you need a large pan.
    Once the sesame seeds are toasted, set them aside in a bowl.

    sesame
  • In a plate, coat the prawns with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and in the same pan without washing it, well-heated, place the prawns for 15 seconds

    prawns
  • on each side, then……

    prawns
  • set aside, along with the sesame.

    prawns sesame
  • Still in the same pan without washing it, pour the remaining oil, and the onion in thin slices, and brown over high flame.

    onion
  • As soon as the onion is browned, add the peppers, and cook stirring occasionally until the peppers are softened, if necessary add a little water,

    sauteed peppers
  • Now add the soy sauce diluted in a glass of water, mix and….

    peppers soy
  • add the prawns. and…

    The prawns sautéed with peppers and sesame
  • and the previously toasted sesame seeds.
    Sauté in the pan for a few moments and then serve.

    Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame
  • Here are the Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame ready

    Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame

Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame can be stored in the fridge for 2 days, and 2 months in the freezer.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Sautéed Prawns with Peppers and Sesame

  • Can I serve them with rice?

    Yes, certainly the most suitable are: basmati, Jasmine, venere, and whole grain.

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