Sweet jacket potato with piri-piri prawns

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Sweet jacket potato with piri-piri prawns
55 min.
1
572kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant, flavorful, and healthy dish that's quick to make and packed with taste, this Sweet Jacket Potato with Piri-Piri Prawns is the perfect choice! Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, but it’s also a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave you coming back for more. The natural sweetness of the baked sweet potato pairs beautifully with the spicy, zesty piri-piri prawns, creating a savory-sweet masterpiece. The prawns are cooked in a delicious mix of garlic, red wine vinegar, and a touch of paprika, which infuses them with rich, smoky flavors. Add a dollop of paprika mayo for a creamy finish and a sprinkle of fresh parsley to bring it all together.

This dish is not only incredibly tasty but also nutritious. With a balance of protein from the prawns, healthy fats from olive oil, and a generous serving of carbs from the sweet potato, it’s a satisfying meal that works as either a side dish or a light main course. Plus, it’s ready in just 55 minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it up for a weeknight treat or as a fresh and exciting addition to your next gathering. You'll love how each bite delivers a burst of flavor and a touch of spice!

Ingredients

  • large sweet potatoes and into 
  • 2.5 tsp olive oil 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • small pointed pepper red sliced into rings
  • pinch pepper 
  • 0.5 tsp paprika sweet
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • tbsp catsup 
  • 100 shrimp raw
  • sprigs parsley chopped
  • tbsp mayonnaise light

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Put the sweet potato on a baking tray, rub all over with a little of the oil and season with salt.
  3. Bake for 45 mins until really soft.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan.
  5. Add the garlic and pepper and cook for 2 mins, making sure the garlic doesnt burn.
  6. Add the chilli flakes, half the paprika, the vinegar, ketchup, 1 tbsp water and prawns to the pan, then bubble for 2 mins until the prawns are cooked through. Stir through the parsley, saving a little to sprinkle over at the end.
  7. Mix the remaining paprika into the mayonnaise. Once the potato is cooked, split it down the centre, pile in the prawn mixture and dollop the paprika mayo on top. Scatter over the remaining parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories572kcal
Protein18.05%
Fat28.48%
Carbs53.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
167
Glycemic Load
34.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.596522020257%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
6.51mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:572.4kcal
28.62%
Fat:18.35g
28.23%
Saturated Fat:2.71g
16.96%
Carbohydrates:77.52g
25.84%
Net Carbohydrates:66.71g
24.26%
Sugar:19.04g
21.15%
Cholesterol:165.48mg
55.16%
Sodium:697.72mg
30.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.17g
52.34%
Vitamin A:49149.1IU
982.98%
Vitamin K:78.65µg
74.9%
Manganese:1.01mg
50.48%
Copper:0.95mg
47.37%
Potassium:1527.68mg
43.65%
Fiber:10.82g
43.27%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
40.22%
Phosphorus:393.64mg
39.36%
Magnesium:127.67mg
31.92%
Vitamin B5:2.8mg
28.03%
Vitamin E:3.74mg
24.9%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.8%
Vitamin C:15.15mg
18.36%
Calcium:183.5mg
18.35%
Iron:3.29mg
18.29%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.87%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.06%
Vitamin B3:2.32mg
11.61%
Folate:45.68µg
11.42%
Selenium:3.4µg
4.86%