Prawns Noodles in Lettuce Cups
Transform your weeknight dinners into a fun and flavorful experience with these Prawns Noodles in Lettuce Cups, a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and low-carb creativity. Tender rice noodles and succulent prawns are sautéed with a fragrant mix of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then wrapped in crisp iceberg lettuce leaves for a refreshing, handheld meal. The spicy hint of optional red chili and the vibrant garnish of fresh cilantro elevate each bite, while lime wedges add a zesty finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for busy nights or light entertaining. Impress your family or guests with this simple yet sophisticated dish, packed with taste and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 100 grams Thin rice noodles
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 stalks Spring onions (finely chopped)
- 1 Red chili (thinly sliced, optional)
- 10 Iceberg lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 Lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 5-7 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
Add the drained rice noodles to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Return the cooked prawns to the skillet, along with the chopped spring onions and optional red chili. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Separate and prepare the iceberg lettuce leaves as cups, washing and patting them dry with paper towels.
Spoon the prawn noodle mixture into each lettuce cup.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 3068 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2206 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
