📍 Where this dish comes from: Kilkenny · Kilkenny Castle
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A light and refreshing salad featuring prawns sautéed in garlic butter, served on a bed of mixed greens with a creamy lemon dressing.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Toss the mixed greens with the dressing, then top with the sautéed prawns.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g
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Health Benefits
- Prawns are naturally carb-free and high in protein, making this one of the leanest salads in the chapter, with healthy fats coming from the butter and olive oil.
- A light dressing keeps this refreshing rather than heavy — a good choice for a warm-weather meal.