Prawns With Lemongrass and Mint Recipe

Name: Prawns With Lemongrass and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g raw prawns, shelled and deveined with tail intact; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sambal oelek; 60 ml peanut oil; 1 medium carrot; 100 g snow peas, sliced; 1 tablespoon malt vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Servings: persons

750 g raw prawns, shelled and deveined with tail intact
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sambal oelek
60 ml peanut oil
1 medium carrot
100 g snow peas, sliced
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce

1
Mix prawns in large bowl with mint, lemongrass, garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice and sambal.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
3
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large frying pan and fry the prawn mixture until the prawns turn pink.
4
Do this in two batches if you need to.
5
Remove to a plate.
6
Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrot into thin ribbons.
7
Add the snow peas and carrot strips to the wok.
8
Stir fry until just tender, but still with some bite.
9
Return the prawn mixture to the wok, tossing them with the vegetables until combined.
10
To serve, drizzle remaining oil, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce over the prawn mixture.

199

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g raw prawns, shelled and deveined with tail intact, 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped, 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Prawns With Lemongrass and Mint falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Prawns With Lemongrass and Mint

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Variations & substitutions

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