Paleo Sambal Prawn

Spice up your Paleo menu with this irresistible Paleo Sambal Prawn recipe, a fiery yet balanced dish that’s bursting with Southeast Asian flavors. Succulent prawns are coated in a fragrant homemade sambal paste made with fresh red chilies, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, then simmered in a tangy blend of lime juice, fish sauce, and a touch of raw honey for natural sweetness. This quick and wholesome recipe is cooked in nutrient-rich coconut oil, making it perfect for Paleo enthusiasts seeking both flavor and health. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a satisfying and clean-eating meal. Embrace the bold fusion of spice, zest, and umami with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 pieces red chilies, roughly chopped
• 3 pieces shallots, roughly chopped
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 piece lemongrass stalk, white part only, sliced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the sambal paste. In a blender or food processor, combine red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add coconut oil. Once hot, add the sambal paste and cook for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 3

Add the lime juice, fish sauce, raw honey, and sea salt to the pan. Stir well to combine and allow the mixture to simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Increase the heat to high and add the prawns to the pan. Stir to coat the prawns with the sambal sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.

Step 5

Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander.

Step 6

Serve hot, ideally alongside steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to keep the meal Paleo-friendly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(667.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	822.5

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 5397.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 122.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.7mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1688.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 59.0%

Carbs: 9.2%