Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemongrass prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when you’re fasting or just want to cut down on calories – it comes in at...

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Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemongrass prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when you’re fasting or just want to cut down on calories – it comes in at under 275 calories per serving.

Ingredients :
  • Light cooking oil spray
  • 1 shallot, finely sliced
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, halved and bashed
  • 1 green chilli, sliced
  • 1 tbsp laksa paste (or mild curry paste)
  • 200ml semi-skimmed milk
  • Pinch caster sugar
  • 50g green beans, halved
  • 100g sustainable raw tiger prawns, deveined
  • 100g slim noodles (available from larger supermarkets)
  • 50g sugar snap peas, halved
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • A few fresh mint and coriander sprigs
  • ½ lime for squeezing
Directions :

  1. Spray a little oil into a pan, then fry the shallot, lemongrass and most of the chilli for 5 minutes over a medium heat until softened and fragrant. Add the laksa paste and cook for 1 more minute.

  2. Add the milk, 100ml water, the sugar and green beans to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the prawns, noodles and sugar snaps and cook for 1-2 minutes more until the prawns are just cooked. Discard the lemongrass, then add the spring onion, herbs and a little lime juice.

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