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Thai-style stir-fried prawns and mussels

Thai-style stir-fried prawns and mussels

Serving size: Serves 4
Cuisine type: Asian
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Easy recipes
Convenience recipes: four or less

For more recipes, see this week's Woman's Day.
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons oil
1 red birdseye chilli, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger
¼ cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
500g peeled green prawns, tails on, deveined
12 mussels in shells, beards removed, scrubbed
¼ cup coriander leaves
lime halves, to serve
METHOD

  1. Heat oil in a wok on high. Stir-fry chilli, garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, until aromatic.

  2. In a jug, combine oyster sauce, sweet chilli sauce, juice and fish sauce. Add to wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until boiling and liquid is reduced.

  3. Add prawns and mussels to wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until prawns change colour and mussels open.

  4. Toss coriander leaves through before serving. Serve with lime and accompany with rice, if liked.



TOP TIP
  • This sauce is a great base for crab in the shell, fish or squid.
  • Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.


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