Name: Prawn, asparagus and sesame stir-fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon canola oil; 2 bunch green asparagus, trimmed, quartered; 4 coriander stems and roots, chopped; 3 medium_piece ginger, finely chopped; 1 kilogram medium green prawns, peeled, deveined; 2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 lime, juice; lime wedges, to serve; steamed rice, to serve; extra coriander leaves, to serve

Prawn, asparagus and sesame stir-fry

Whip up this quick and tasty prawn stir-fry in minutes. Packed full of fresh vegetables and tossed in a fragrant Asian dressing, it is beautiful served with steamed rice and a drizzle of lime juice to create an authentic meal in minutes.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

Total

15M

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Ingredients

2 teaspoon canola oil

2 bunch green asparagus, trimmed, quartered

4 coriander stems and roots, chopped

3 medium_piece ginger, finely chopped

1 kilogram medium green prawns, peeled, deveined

2 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 lime, juice

lime wedges, to serve

steamed rice, to serve

extra coriander leaves, to serve

Method

1.Heat a work or large frying pan on high. Add oil; swirl to coat.

2.Add asparagus, chopped coriander and ginger. Toss 1 minute. Add prawns, garlic and chilli. Cook further 3-4 minutes, tossing constantly.

3.Toss in sesame oil, sesame seeds and lime juice. Scatter with coriander leaves. Serve with lime wedges and steamed rice.

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