Shanghainese Prawns

Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey with Shanghainese Prawns, a quick and elegant dish that showcases the essence of Chinese home cooking. This recipe features succulent prawns coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce made with a harmonious blend of Shaoxing wine, light and dark soy sauces, and a touch of sugar. Enhanced with the warm aromatics of ginger and garlic, this stir-fry comes together in just 10 minutes of cooking time, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or an impressive weekend spread. Serve these juicy, umami-rich prawns over steamed rice to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce, and don’t forget the sprinkle of fresh green onions for that final pop of freshness. Whether you're craving a classic taste of Shanghai cuisine or looking to elevate your seafood night, this recipe is sure to deliver!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp Sugar
• 10 g Ginger (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil
• 2 stalks Green onions (chopped for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the prawns and pat them dry with a paper towel. Toss them with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, and 2 tablespoons of water to prepare the sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ginger slices and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and stir for another 15 seconds, making sure it doesn’t burn.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the prepared prawns. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the prawns turn pink and are almost fully cooked.

Step 6

Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and toss the prawns to coat them evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the prawns are fully cooked.

Step 7

Transfer the prawns to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(191.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	402.6

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2207.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 32.0mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 193.9mg	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: 64.6%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 31.6%