📂 Fish & Seafood
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Sautéed Prawns with Zucchini and Cayenne
🦐 An express, spicy, and light dinner. Peeled prawns sautéed with al dente zucchini cubes, garlic, and a thermogenic touch of cayenne pepper.
🛒 Ingredients
- 7 oz Raw peeled prawns
- 1 Large zucchini
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- Fresh parsley
🦐 Spicy Stir-Fry: The Sea in 10 Minutes
When time is short, quick stir-fries are the best strategy to avoid falling into fast food. This dish combines the lightness of zucchini with the lean protein of prawns. The real star is the spicy touch of garlic and cayenne, which elevates the flavor of the seafood and provides a satiating, hot dinner with zero carbohydrates, ideal for nighttime fat loss.
🌶️ Why it is exceptionally healthy
- Accelerated Metabolism: The capsaicin present in cayenne pepper is a proven natural thermogenic, which slightly raises body temperature and helps oxidize fats.
- Iodine and Protein: Prawns are very low in calories but extremely rich in iodine (vital for the thyroid) and clean proteins.
- Low Caloric Density: Zucchini is 95% water, which allows you to eat a visually huge plate without exceeding 250 calories.
📝 Step-by-Step Preparation
- Vegetable Preparation: Wash 1 large zucchini (about 10.5 oz / 300g) very well. Without peeling it (to keep its fiber and color), cut it into medium regular cubes or, if you prefer, spiralize it to form "spaghetti".
- The Seafood: Use 7 oz (200g) of raw peeled prawns (if frozen, thaw them beforehand and dry them scrupulously with paper towels so they don't release water in the pan).
- The Spicy Base: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of EVOO over medium heat. Add 2 garlic cloves cut into thin slices and 1 or 2 whole cayenne peppers (depending on spice tolerance).
- Quick Searing: Before the garlic browns completely, add the prawns. Turn the heat to maximum and sauté for just 1 minute until they turn pink. Remove them to a plate so they don't dry out.
- The Green Sauté: In the same skillet, with the garlic and seafood infused oil, toss in the zucchini cubes. Sauté over high heat for 4 or 5 minutes. It should be al dente, somewhat crunchy, not mushy.
- The Reunion: Return the prawns to the skillet. Mix well for 30 seconds, add salt, black pepper, and turn off the heat. Serve immediately sprinkled with a little chopped parsley.
