Stir-Fried Prawns with Asparagus

Stir-Fried Prawns with Asparagus is a quick and delightful dish that combines succulent prawns with tender asparagus in a savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy meal, this dish is vibrant and packed with flavor, making it a wonderful addition to any meal plan.

Ingredients

• Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Asparagus - 150 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Green onion (chopped) - 1 stalk

Steps

1. Prepare the ingredients by peeling and deveining the prawns, trimming the asparagus, and mincing the garlic and ginger.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the prawns to the pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
5. Remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside.
6. In the same pan, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
7. Return the prawns to the pan with the asparagus, and add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt to taste.
8. Toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes to combine and heat through.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin K from asparagus.

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