Fried Prawns in Soy Sauce

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A simple and elegant Chinese prawn dish, which is quick and easy to make. Prawns are cooked in a gingery soy sauce. Serve with freshly cooked rice.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
13 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 7 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 ¾ pounds shell-on prawns, deveined and patted dry

  • ¼ cup finely chopped spring onions

  • 1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add prawns; saute until pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the wok. Add spring onions and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Return prawns to the wok; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken stock, sugar, rice wine, soy sauce, bouillon granules, and salt; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.

  3. Arrange prawns on a serving plate; pour sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269 Calories
17g Fat
6g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 202mg 67%
Sodium 505mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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