Prawn & Courgette Scampi
Estimated $7.33 recipe · $3.67 per serving (US / USD)
Garlicky lemon prawns over courgette noodles — light, fast and low-carb.
The recipe
Prawn & Courgette Scampi
Garlicky lemon prawns over courgette noodles — light, fast and low-carb.
Ingredients
- 300g raw prawns
- 2 courgettes, spiralised
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- Pinch chilli flakes
- Handful parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$7.33 for 2 servings · $3.67 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g raw prawnsPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $4.63 |
| 2 courgettes, spiralisedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $1.32 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Pinch chilli flakesPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · Assumes 0.3 g per item/portion | $0.01 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $7.33 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Sauté garlic and chilli in oil for 1 min, then add the prawns.
- Cook the prawns 3–4 min until pink, then add lemon juice.
- Toss in the courgette noodles for 2 min just to warm through.
- Finish with parsley and serve.
Recipe notes
Don't cook the courgetti long or it goes watery — 2 minutes is plenty.
Estimated nutrition per serving
360 kcal · 34g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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