Crunchy Prawn Skewers With Lemony Avocado Dip

Health score
26%
Crunchy Prawn Skewers With Lemony Avocado Dip
45 min.
4
675kcal
30.48%sweetness
4.73%saltiness
27.39%sourness
19.45%bitterness
1.9%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

These crunchy prawn skewers with a lemony avocado dip are an absolute delight! Perfect as a starter or a light lunch, this dish is packed with flavor and texture. The creamy avocado dip is the perfect partner to the crispy, golden prawns. The addition of lemon juice adds a wonderful zesty freshness to the dish. This recipe is a great way to elevate prawns and is perfect for entertaining. It's sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors. The avocado dip is super easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Simply blend the ingredients together and season to taste. For the prawn skewers, coating them in olive oil and tossing them with breadcrumbs creates a delicious crispy texture when grilled. Don't forget to soak the skewers beforehand to prevent them from burning. Serve these mouthwatering prawn skewers with the zesty dip and enjoy the explosion of flavors with every bite! It's a fun and tasty dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  •  avocado 
  • 125 ml crème fraîche 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • 400 grams breadcrumbs 
  • 36 medium shrimp deveined
  • 30 ml olive oil 
  • 12  bamboo skewers 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Combine the avocado, crme fraiche and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste and set aside.
  2. Combine the breadcrumbs and zest, and season well.
  3. Coat the prawns in olive oil and toss with the breadcrumbs. Thread three prawns onto each skewer.
  4. Grill for 2 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden, and serve immediately with the dip.
  5. TIP: Soak the skewers in cold water for at least an hour beforehand to prevent them burning.

Nutrition Facts

Calories675kcal
Protein19.58%
Fat34.33%
Carbs46.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.208695652174%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Taste

Sweetness:
30.48%
Saltiness:
4.73%
Sourness:
27.39%
Bitterness:
19.45%
Savoriness:
1.9%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:674.8kcal
33.74%
Fat:25.92g
39.87%
Saturated Fat:6.38g
39.9%
Carbohydrates:78.29g
26.1%
Net Carbohydrates:70.36g
25.58%
Sugar:7.81g
8.68%
Cholesterol:162.82mg
54.27%
Sodium:852.46mg
37.06%
Protein:33.26g
66.53%
Vitamin B1:1.01mg
67.29%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.45%
Phosphorus:408.17mg
40.82%
Selenium:26.55µg
37.93%
Folate:151.12µg
37.78%
Vitamin B3:7.55mg
37.74%
Copper:0.71mg
35.62%
Fiber:7.93g
31.72%
Iron:5.65mg
31.39%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.66%
Calcium:278.07mg
27.81%
Magnesium:92.68mg
23.17%
Potassium:725.48mg
20.73%
Vitamin K:21.73µg
20.7%
Zinc:3.1mg
20.67%
Vitamin E:2.25mg
15.01%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.65%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.51%
Vitamin C:8.23mg
9.98%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.9%
Vitamin A:263.47IU
5.27%