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

A fusion of Chinese savoriness and Parsley freshness.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Pan frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · March 10, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.