Woked Out Prawns

Dive into the vibrant flavors of **Woked Out Prawns**, a quick and easy stir-fry recipe that’s packed with bold Asian-inspired ingredients. Tender, succulent prawns are wok-tossed with crisp snow peas, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic ginger and garlic for a dish bursting with freshness and color. The glossy sauce, made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, delivers savory umami notes, perfectly coating every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving authentic wok-style cooking at home. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 150 g snow peas
• 3 stalks spring onions, chopped
• 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp water
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the red bell pepper and snow peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Return the cooked prawns to the wok. Stir in the sauce mixture and sliced red chili (if using). Add 2 tablespoons of water to help the sauce coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well combined.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped spring onions.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1045.5

Total Fat 42.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 4359.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 132.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 529.4mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2445.3mg	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: 36.0%

Protein: 49.4%

Carbs: 14.7%