Grilled prawns with parsley
Grilled or steamed prawns with chopped parsley and little else. This protein-rich dish takes five minutes to prepare and can be served at room temperature, without sauces or strong spices, on days when strong smells and flavours do not agree with you.
At a glance
- Prep5 min
- Cooking5 min
- Total10 min
- Servings2 servings
- DifficultyEasy
Allergens
- Crustaceans
Who this recipe is for
Quick, mild-tasting protein: it works as a main course at lunch in the weekly menu for people with cancer.
Ingredients
Quantities for 2 servings. Tick off what you already have.
Step by step
- Pat the prawns dry with kitchen paper so they brown rather than steam.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan with a few drops of oil over high heat.
- Arrange the prawns in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until they change colour.
- Season with salt at the end, once off the heat, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
- If you prefer steaming, cook them in a steamer for 4 minutes and season in the same way.
Adaptations
How to change it depending on the day. Each change keeps the dish, it does not replace it.
Nausea or sensitivity to smells
Steam them instead of grilling them and eat them warm or cold: the smell they give off while grilling is one of the things that can bother you most.
Mouth sores or dry mouth
Serve them without coarse salt or lemon, cut into small pieces, and accompany them with a purée or cream to make them easier to swallow.
Altered taste
If they taste metallic, eat with plastic or wooden cutlery. If seafood leaves an aftertaste, replace the prawns with the same amount of grilled chicken or turkey.
What it provides
Prawns provide high-quality protein, contain very little fat, and provide iodine and zinc. Adding extra virgin olive oil at the end increases the calorie content without changing the flavour.
The dietitian's tip
If you would like to serve them with a light sauce, make it with stock, a teaspoon of flour and dill, and add it at the end: the recipe will then contain gluten. Frozen prawns work just as well, and you can always keep some on hand.
This is part of the weekly menu for people with cancer. Also from the same menu: lentil cream soup and oven-baked battered hake.
What a recipe is not
This recipe fits into a plan; it does not replace one. It cures nothing and it is not calculated for one particular person: the quantities are indicative and will need adjusting to your case.
If you have a medical condition, take medication or follow a prescribed diet, check with your doctor or your dietitian before changing anything.
Where this recipe comes from
The main guide
Nutrition for people with cancer: what to eat during treatment
During treatment, the symptom you have each week decides what to adapt. Avoid blanket restrictions and ask for help if you lose…
The menu it belongs to
Weekly menu for people with cancer, with adaptations for symptoms
Planning the week helps when you do not know what you will feel like eating tomorrow. Having the menu in writing can…
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