Quick Prawn Vermicelli Stir Fry

Quick Prawn Vermicelli Stir Fry

A quick and savoury prawn noodle stir fry with mushrooms, celery, carrot, and fresh coriander

Prep

15 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 240g prawns, uncooked
• 5 to 6 button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup coriander, roughly chopped
• 1/2 carrot, peeled and grated
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on an angle
• 2 tbsp neutral oil, I used vegetable oil
• A pinch of salt, for the prawns
• A pinch of white pepper, for the prawns
• 3 portions vermicelli noodles from a 250g pack

Sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1.5 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
• 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper
• 3 tbsp water

Method

1. Add the prawns to a bowl with a pinch of salt and a pinch of white pepper. Mix well, then let them sit for 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
2. Get the noodles ready in the background. Mine took 5 minutes in a bowl of kettle boiled water, not on the stove. Follow your packet instructions, then rinse and drain well.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan (a wok is even better!) over medium high heat. Add the prawns and let them sit untouched for 1 minute.
4. Flip the prawns and let them cook for another 30 seconds. Remove them from the pan and place them in a bowl to add back in later.
5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add all of the vegetables, spread them out, and let them sit undisturbed for 30 seconds.
6. Stir the vegetables constantly for about 2 minutes. You are just looking for the celery to soften slightly. If you prefer your celery with more bite, you do not need to cook it for the full 2 minutes.
7. Add the prawns back to the pan, then pour in the sauce. Mix everything for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
8. Add the rinsed and drained noodles. Toss everything together well. The noodles might take a little work, so be patient. You want them evenly coated in the sauce.
9. Add the coriander and stir it through.
10. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the prawns so they can sear properly
• Have your noodles soaked, rinsed, and drained before you start stir frying for an easier finish
• If you like your celery with more crunch, shorten the vegetable cooking time slightly
• Toss the noodles patiently through the sauce so they absorb all the flavour evenly

Storage

• Best eaten fresh while the noodles are soft and coated in the sauce
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day
• Reheat gently in a pan or microwave with a small splash of water if needed

Macros (approx)

Calories

550 kcal

Protein

34 g

Carbs

69 g

Fat

15 g

These macros are automatically calculated and intended as a guide only. Actual nutritional values may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.