Balsamic-glazed King Prawns with Pearl Barley, Kale & Cherry Tomatoes
Ready in about 45 minutes, this satisfying king prawns and pearl barley dish is built for maintenance — 448 kcal and 38g protein.
Ingredients
- 180g King Prawns
- 150g pearl barley
- 80g kale
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 15g balsamic vinegar
- 5g honey
- 3g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the kale and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.
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Stir-fry the king prawns over high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink and curled.
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Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the kale and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and king prawns, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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