Ginger Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Salad Recipe

Name: Ginger Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ¼ cup vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar; 2 tablespoons oil; 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 1 onion, sliced; 500 g raw prawns, peeled,deveined,tails intact; 1 carrot, julienned; 100 g snow peas, topped and tailed and sliced; 100 g green beans, cut into short lengths; 500 g watercress, well washed and drained; ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 onion, sliced
500 g raw prawns, peeled,deveined,tails intact
1 carrot, julienned
100 g snow peas, topped and tailed and sliced
100 g green beans, cut into short lengths
500 g watercress, well washed and drained
¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

1
Combine the cornstarch and a little of the stock and stir until smooth, Add the remaining stock, soy and sugar.
2
Heat a wok over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil, swirling it around to coat the wok.
3
Stir-fry the ginger, garlic onion and prawns over high heat for 5 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
4
Remove from the wok.
5
Reheat the wok, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the carrot, celery, snow peas and beans for 3-4 minutes.
6
Pour the stir-fry sauce into the wok, and stir until the sauce boils and thickens.
7
Return the prawns to the wok and stir for 1-2 minutes to re-heat through.
8
Serve on a bed of watercress with the peanuts sprinkled over.

198

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ¼ cup vegetable stock, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Ginger Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ginger Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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