Description
Prawns Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful 8-minute meal featuring juicy prawns, crisp vegetables, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stir fry combines garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas in a deliciously balanced dish that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb raw prawns or shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sriracha, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and optional sriracha until smooth and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat to ensure a quick and hot cooking surface.
- Cook Prawns: Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and begin to curl, indicating they are partially cooked.
- Add Aromatics and Vegetables: Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and snap peas into the wok. Stir-fry these ingredients for an additional 2–3 minutes to keep the vegetables crisp and vibrant.
- Add Sauce and Combine: Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the prawns and vegetables. Toss everything together diligently to coat all components evenly.
- Cook and Thicken Sauce: Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the prawns to cook fully through until opaque and firm.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking due to the quick cooking time of stir-fry.
- Avoid overcooking prawns; they should be pink, opaque, and slightly firm to ensure tenderness.
- Optional vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, baby corn, or bok choy can be added to increase variety and nutrition.
- Serve with jasmine rice, brown rice, or your favorite noodles for a fulfilling meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
