Lemon Myrtle Prawn Stir-Fry (柠檬香草虾肉炒)

This delicious recipe combines the flavors of Australian lemon myrtle and Chinese cuisine to create a flavorful and aromatic prawn stir-fry.

Lemon Myrtle Prawn Stir-Fry (柠檬香草虾肉炒)

Ingredients

  • 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons lemon myrtle leaves
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 red chili, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red chili. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
  3. Add the prawns and lemon myrtle leaves to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
  4. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the prawns and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and serve the lemon myrtle prawn stir-fry hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large frying pan Cutting board Knife Small bowl

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the lemon myrtle prawn stir-fry with steamed jasmine rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Be careful not to overcook the prawns to keep them tender and juicy.

Cost

$15