Scampi: it’s not just something on pub menus, you can make this version yourself in around ten minutes. The classic breaded prawn dish is high in protein as well as being filling and delicious. Like our other protein-rich salads, this is an ideal meal to make if you're following a muscle-building training plan. As well as being a high-protein food, prawns are environmentally sound and chefs such as Heston Blumenthal are making the scampi into a gourmet delight.
This easy-to-cook version offers 50g of muscle-building protein, while wholemeal batter ensures you won’t suffer blood-sugar spikes and tartare sauce provides insulin-regulating chromium.
Wholemeal Battered Scampi And Salad Recipe
764 calories
Ingredients (Serves One)
- 75g wholemeal flour
- 100ml milk
- 200g raw king prawns, peeled
- 2tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1tbsp diced shallots
- 2tbsp diced gherkins
- 1tsp chopped parsley
- 1tbsp capers
- 1tbsp mayonnaise
- Juice of ½ a lemon, plus slices to serve
- ½ a bag of mixed salad leaves
Method
Whisk the flour and the milk together in a bowl. Dip the prawns in the mixture. Fry them in the oil in a deep pan for three to four minutes. For the tartare sauce, mix the shallots, gherkins and parsley with the capers, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Serve the scampi on a bed of salad leaves. Garnish with the sauce and lemon slices.
Nutrition
We used Myfitnesspal, one of the best weight-loss apps for calorie counting, to calculate the approximate nutritional values of this recipe. This meal contains 764 calories, and provides 64g of carbohydrates, 53g of protein, 32g of fat and 9g of fibre.
Prawns
As well as being a low fat source of protein, prawns provide selenium which boosts immunity.
Lemon
Packed with vitamin C, lemons also provide flavonols which protect against cancer.
Gherkins
These pickled cucumbers provide silica which is necessary for strong ligaments and tendons.
More Seafood Recipes
- Try this crab and parsnip chips recipe
- This low-carb lemon crab salad is full of punchy flavours
- Prepare a protein-packed prawn and scallop dish in minutes
- Support your training with this muscle-building prawn curry recipe
