King Prawn and Vegetable Stir Fry

This quick and healthy King Prawn and Vegetable Stir Fry features succulent king prawns, crispy mange tout, julienne carrots, and broccoli in a savory soy and oyster sauce, perfect for a nutritious meal.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings People

Ingredients

500 g king prawns deveined and cleaned
150 g mange tout snow peas
2 large carrots julienned
1 large broccoli cut into florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to retain their bright green color. Drain and set aside.
1 large broccoli
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the prawns from the wok and set aside.
2 tbsp vegetable oil, 500 g king prawns
In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger
Add the julienned carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
2 large carrots
Add the mange tout and blanched broccoli, continuing to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
150 g mange tout
Return the prawns to the wok. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil
If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens.
1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
salt, pepper
Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles.

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