Recipes
Make Victoria Beckham’s Spicy Prawn Courgetti
This dish is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta meals
Victoria Beckham’s Spicy Prawn Courgetti. PHOTO: Stock image
This dish used by Victoria Beckham is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta meals, combining spiralized courgettes (zucchini) with prawns in a spicy sauce, accented with a variety of vibrant vegetables. It’s a simple, nutritious meal that aligns with Victoria’s approach to eating fresh and low-calorie ingredients to maintain her fitness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients:
- Prawns, peeled and deveined – 200 grams
- Zucchini, spiralized into noodles – 2 medium-sized
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
- Red chili flakes (adjust according to spice preference) – 1/2 teaspoon
- Cherry tomatoes, halved – 100 grams (about 10-12 cherry tomatoes)
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Fresh parsley, chopped – 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
STEP 1
Prepare the Prawns: In a pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes, and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEP 2
Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to break down. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until they are heated through but still have a bit of crunch.
STEP 3
Combine and Serve: Return the prawns to the pan. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste and toss everything to combine well. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Calories: 250-300
Fat: 10-15 grams
Carbs: 10-20 grams
Protein: 20-25 grams
Prawns in the pan. PHOTO: Stock image