Large, juicy prawns splayed across a round white platter, adorned with a vibrant scattering of freshly chopped green parsley. The prawns themselves are glossy, glazed in a blend of soy, garlic, and ginger, giving off an enticing sheen. There are specks of crushed red pepper for visual pop and a hint of heat.

Cantonese Parsley Prawns

Name: Cantonese Parsley Prawns
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Fresh Parsley, 1 cup finely chopped; Large prawns, 12 deveined and shells removed; Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; Garlic cloves, 2 minced; Ginger, 1 teaspoon grated; Crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon; Vegetable oil, for cooking; Salt, to taste; White rice, for serving

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Pan frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: March 10, 2024

Welcome to a marvelous creation where Chinese cuisine meets the refreshing greenness of parsley. We'll be diving mouth first into a dish that features a delightful and tastefully combines the fresh, bright flavors of parsley with the depth and richness of traditional Chinese seasonings. This dish takes advantage of comforting, warm ingredients to enhance a foggy day.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh parsley - 1 cup - finely chopped
Large prawns - 12 - deveined and shells removed
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Ginger - 1 teaspoon - grated
Crushed red pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
Vegetable oil - - for cooking
Salt - - to taste
White rice - - for serving

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🧄

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until aromatic.
Step 2 - 🍤🍳🔥

Add the prawns to the pan, followed by soy sauce, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the prawns are pink and fully cooked through, usually about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3 - 🔪🌿🍤

Remove from the heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Step 4 - 🍤🌿🍚

Serve piping hot over fresh white rice, garnished with additional parsley for extra color.

Additional

This Cantonese Parsley Prawns dish is a delightful twist from traditional Chinese cuisine, illustrating the versatility of parsley. If you're looking for a bit more heat, feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to your preference. For those who enjoy a bit of sweetness, consider adding a teaspoon of honey to the soy mixture. Kids can help with the preparation by tearing the parsley leaves.