Description
Easy Prawn Chow Mein is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the authentic flavors of Asian cuisine into your home. With succulent jumbo prawns, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked egg noodles, this chow mein recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. In just 20 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that’s healthier than takeaway. Whether for a busy weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering with friends, this chow mein will delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g jumbo prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 300 g egg noodles (fresh or cooked)
- 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienne)
- 1 bell pepper (julienne)
- 3 spring onions (cut into 2" pieces)
- 120 g bean sprouts
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 4 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Season the prawns with salt, black pepper, and a splash of Shao Xing grape juice. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat with one tablespoon of oil. Sauté the prawns for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink; remove them from the pan.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté garlic briefly before adding onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for about one minute.
- Add the cooked noodles and pour in the prepared sauce mixture; toss everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return the prawns to the pan along with spring onions and bean sprouts; cook for an additional minute to combine well.
- Serve immediately on a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg