Wok-Fried Prawns

Wok-Fried Prawns is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Chinese cuisine. With tender prawns stir-fried to perfection with crisp vegetables and aromatic seasonings, it's a high-protein meal that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Prawns - 300 grams (peeled and deveined)
• Bell pepper - 1 medium (sliced)
• Snow peas - 100 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon (minced)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2 (chopped)
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create a marinade.
2. Add the prawns to the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the wok, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the marinated prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
6. Add the sliced bell pepper and snow peas to the wok, stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Stir well to combine.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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