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Boiled Spot Prawns

The best Spot Prawns are cooked fast and quickly to add firmness and bring out their natural sweetness. These boiled spot prawns are juicy, succulent, and sweet. You'll never make them another way again!
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

For serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. For every 8 cups of water, add one tablespoon of salt.
  • Rinse the prawns thoroughly under cold water.
  • Add the spot prawns and quickly cover with a lid. Cook for 2 minutes, then immediately drain the water. Serve immediately with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Notes

Storage: Cooked spot prawns can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1284mgPotassium: 256mgVitamin A: 408IUCalcium: 122mgIron: 0.5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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