Keto Sambal Prawns (Soy-Free)
Spicy and flavorful sambal prawns, made keto-friendly and soy-free. Perfect served with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Prawns (Large)
- 4-5 Red Chilies
- 3 Shallots
- 4 cloves Garlic
- about 2.5 cm Ginger
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
- to taste Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Prepare the sambal paste: In a food processor, combine the 4-5 red chilies, 3 shallots, 4 cloves garlic, and about 2.5 cm ginger. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
- 2Heat the 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat, which is about 175°C. Add the prepared sambal paste and 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised or finely chopped). Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste is fragrant and slightly darkened.
- 3Add the about 450 g large prawns to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 63°C.
- 4Stir in the 2 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp coconut aminos. Cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5Season the prawns with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos
Avoids soy
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