Grilled Prawn Skewers

A simple and delicious starter

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking time: 30 min

Carbs per serving: 0.3 gram

Ingredients

• 450grams prawns, shelled
• 80 grams butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1 zip lock bag

Method

• Prepare the prawns in advance of cooking. Pat prawns dry with paper towels and set aside.
• In a small pot over a low heat melt the butter with olive oil and garlic, cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally ensuring the garlic does not burn. Remove from heat and stir in half the parsley and allow to cool. Place prawns in ziplock bag and pour garlic butter sauce over the top seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
• Prepare grill for direct high heat.
• Remove prawns from bag and skewer. Scrape remaining solidified butter from bag and place in melting pan. Place melting pan over direct heat and melt butter back into a sauce while the prawns are grilling - the prawns will be done in about 6 minutes, 3 minutes per side until they turn pink.
• Serve prawns on skewers and drizzle melted butter over the top and garnish with parsley and wedges of limes or lemons. 

Baked Ham with Maple & Mustard Glaze

A simple baked ham that will delight the whole family. 

Serves 8

Preparation Time: 5 min

Cooking time: 90 min

Carbs per serving: 0.2 grams

 Ingredients

• 1.6kg boneless, cooked Fresh Ham
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (sugar-free)
• 1 3/4 tbsps Dijon Mustard

Method

• Heat oven to 165°C
• In a small bowl mix 1/3 cup syrup and mustard until blended. Brush mixture over ham. Bake 1½ hours, basting occasionally with glaze

Greek Salad

A traditional greek salad that is fresh and uncomplicated  

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 min

Carbs per serving: 6 grams

Ingredients

• 20 black olives
• 1 avocado sliced 
• 120 gram crumbled feta cheese
• 200 gram fresh baby spinach
• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 200 gram cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 15 cherry tomatoes

Method 

• Combine the salad ingredients, stir together the oil & vinegar and toss. Top with feta cheese.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Keep dessert simple, fresh and healthy with these super easy chocolate dipped strawberries. 

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 min

Carbs per serving: 12 grams

Ingredients

• 20 fresh strawberries
• 2 Atkins milk chocolate bars

Method 

• Prepare a tray with baking paper. Break the Atkins bar into even pieces and place into a heat proof bowl (choose one that can sit on top of your saucepan).
• Fill a saucepan 1/3 of the way with water; bring the water to boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Place the bowl over the saucepan - ensure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir chocolate with a metal spoon until completely melted and smooth.
• Holding the top of each strawberry, dip about 2/3 into the melted chocolate, and place onto the baking paper. Repeat for all strawberries. Place strawberries into refrigerator to set. Use any remaining chocolate to decorate your serving platter.

Posted by Linda O'Byrne
Atkins Nutritionist