Prawn Sang Choy Bow

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and fresh Prawn Sang Choy Bow recipe—an irresistible Asian-inspired dish that's as light as it is flavorful. Juicy, tender prawns are stir-fried with crunchy water chestnuts, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic and ginger, then tossed in a luscious blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. This savory filling is wrapped in crisp, buttery lettuce leaves, creating the perfect low-carb, handheld bite. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with a side of chili sauce for a customizable spicy kick. These prawn lettuce cups are a delightful combination of texture, taste, and nutrition! Perfect for anyone looking for an easy, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 12 pieces butter lettuce leaves
• 100 g water chestnuts (diced)
• 2 stalks spring onions (finely chopped)
• 1 small carrot (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (optional garnish)
• 2 tbsp chili sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the butter lettuce leaves and gently pat them dry. Set aside for later use.

Step 2

Coarsely chop the prawns into small bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

Step 3

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the wok, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped prawns and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.

Step 6

Toss in the diced water chestnuts, finely chopped spring onions, grated carrot, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add a little more soy sauce for saltiness or oyster sauce for sweetness).

Step 8

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 9

To serve, spoon the prawn mixture into the center of each butter lettuce leaf to create individual wraps.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander if desired and serve with chili sauce on the side for added heat. Enjoy your Prawn Sang Choy Bow immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(671.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	867.9

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 567mg	0%
Sodium 2493.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 79.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288.0mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1962.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 20.4%