Garlic Fried Prawns
A quick and delicious dish combining fresh prawns with the rich flavor of garlic, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped spring onions (scallions) for garnish
- 1 pinch sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the prawns thoroughly and pat them dry.
Cooking
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
- Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and white pepper. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
Serve hot and pair with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables. Customize with chili for added heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g
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