Stir Fried Prawns

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Stir Fried Prawns recipe, a perfect fusion of succulent seafood and vibrant vegetables. This dish combines juicy prawns, lightly stir-fried to perfection, with crisp broccoli, sweet red bell peppers, and tender carrots—all coated in a savory, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. The addition of ginger and garlic imparts a fragrant depth, while a hint of spring onions adds a fresh, zesty touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to whip up and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a light yet satisfying meal, this stir fry is as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 Red bell pepper (sliced)
• 200 grams Broccoli florets
• 1 Carrot (julienned)
• 2 Spring onions (chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the prawns to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for around 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Return the cooked prawns to the skillet and toss them together with the vegetables.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce over the prawns and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste and toss in the chopped spring onions.

Step 9

Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1088.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1048.0

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 975mg	0%
Sodium 3889.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 135.3g	0%

Vitamin D 760IU	0%
Calcium 377.7mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2228.9mg	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: 35.0%

Protein: 49.6%

Carbs: 15.4%