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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Seafood

    Garlic Prawn Noodles

    Published: Aug 5, 2019 · Modified: May 30, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    Diet: Low Fat
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    A comforting and vegetable packed noodle dish that is ready in under 10 minutes. These Garlic Prawn Noodles use up leftovers of our Asian Slaw giving these noodles plenty of crunch and a colourful meal in minutes. Add some chilli sauce for an extra kick of flavour.

    Two bowls of Garlic Prawn Noodles next to a green towel.

    Prawns cook so fast that they are always our go-to protein source when we want a quick meal. Prawns are low in fat and a good source of calcium and potassium too, so we try to eat them at least once a week. Adding them to noodles with plenty of vegetables is a quick and easy, but comforting meal.

    If you are looking for some other noodle recipes to try, then why not try our Spicy Noodles, Soy Sauce Noodles, Thai Chicken Noodles, Soy Ginger Salmon Noodles or 10 Minute Thai Noodle Soup.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by Step
    • Health benefits of prawns
    • Variations
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Extra tips
    • More Asian recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • Quick and easy - These prawn noodles are ready in under 10 minutes and so easy to make.
    • Low calorie meal - The noodles are low on calories, but still really filling.
    • Easy to adapt - Use our recipe as a guide and then adapt it with the variations below.
    • Good source of protein - Prawns are a great source of protein and make a nice change from chicken.

    Ingredients needed

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    • King prawns - Make sure to use king prawns, rather than smaller ones. You want them to be nice and chunky. If you use frozen prawns, you will need to make sure that they are fully defrosted first. If using raw prawns, then adjust the cooking times.
    • Sesame oil - This adds so much flavour to the dish. You could use a chilli or garlic oil if you prefer.
    • Garlic - This recipe is quite garlic heavy, just the way we like it. If you don't love garlic as much as we do, then you can reduce the amount used or just leave it out completely. We crushed fresh garlic, but you could use frozen or garlic from a jar to save even more time.
    • Noodles - We used a packet wholewheat noodles, because they are quick cooking. However, any noodle will work, just cook them according to the package instructions. You could use ramen noodles and you would need to boil and drain them first, and then you can follow the rest of the recipe as it is here.
    • Asian Slaw - This is where all the vegetables comes from, and a great way to use up leftovers of our Asian Slaw. We have given options below of other ways to add vegetables though.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by Step

    One: Put the oil, prawns and garlic in a bowl and mix well.

    Prawns mixed with oil and garlic in a small bowl.

    Two: Heat a pan and put the garlic prawns in and cook for 2 minutes.

    Prawns cooking in a pan.

    Three: Add the straight to wok noodles and cook for a further 2 minutes.

    Noodles added to the pan.

    Four: Put the prawn noodles in a big bowl with the Asian slaw, mix well and serve.

    Health benefits of prawns

    Prawns are a low-in-fat protein source and they are so versatile. You can use them in pasta, salads, sandwiches and so much more. They are a good source of selenium, which is one of the most effective antioxidants at maintaining healthy cells. They also contain high levels of zinc, which is important to develop a healthy immune system.

    A wooden bowl of noodles topped with cooked king prawns.

    Variations

    If you aren't a big fan of prawns, then you could make this with chicken, but cooking times would vary unless you are using leftover cooked chicken. You could swap the prawns for cooked marinated tofu pieces as well, and the cooking time would still be just 5 minutes.

    If all the garlic flavour isn't quite enough for you, then why not add some chilli sauce just before serving. We love a drizzle of sriracha to kick things up a notch. I would seriously put that stuff on everything!

    If you don't want to use this Asian slaw, you can just finely slice up some vegetables like carrot, baby corn, bean sprouts, aubergines, bell peppers, mushrooms and courgette and fry them to add to the noodles.

    Garlic Prawn Noodles in wooden bowls with scattered coriander and sliced chillis.

    Frequently asked questions

    How to store leftovers.

    This is best eaten straight away, however if you do have any leftovers then they can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge and kept until the next day. They are best eaten cold.

    Do you need a Chinese wok to make this?

    If you have one then definitely use it. However, you can just use a regular frying pan if that is all you have.

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    Extra tips

    • Add some chilli sauce for an extra kick of flavour. I love a drizzle of sriracha. 
    • If you don't eat prawns, you could so this with chicken or tofu, but the cooking times would vary.
    • Don't have any of our Asian Slaw to use up? Just shred up any veggies you have around and fry them up for a couple of minutes before cooking the prawns.

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    If you’ve tried this prawn noodles recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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    Recipe

    A wooden bowl of garlic prawn noodles.

    Garlic Prawn Noodles

    By: Dannii Martin
    These Garlic Prawn Noodles use up leftovers of our Asian Slaw giving these noodles plenty of crunch and a colourful meal in minutes.
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    4.74 from 26 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep: 1 minute min
    Cook: 4 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 374kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 150 g (5 oz) King prawns
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
    • 3 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 150 g (5 oz) Noodles - straight to wok
    • 2 portion Asian Slaw

    Instructions

    • Put 1 tablespoon Sesame oil, 150 g King prawns and 3 Garlic clove into a bowl and mix well.
    • Heat a pan and put the garlic prawns in and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add 150 g Noodles and cook for a further 2 minutes.
    • Divide 2 portion Asian Slaw between two bowls. Put the prawn noodles into the bowls, mix well and serve.

    Recipe tips

    • Add some chilli sauce for an extra kick of flavour. I love a drizzle of sriracha. 
    • If you don't eat prawns, you could so this with chicken or tofu, but the cooking times would vary.
    • Don't have any of our Asian Slaw to use up? Just shred up any veggies you have around and fry them up for a couple of minutes before cooking the prawns.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 22.8mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1.8mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

      August 07, 2019 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Garlic prawns are really tasty, and this dish incorporating the veggies and noodles looks delicious. So colourful and full of flavours. Ideal for a weekday meal.

      Reply
    2. Amy

      August 07, 2019 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      I love that garlic and prawn combination, so tasty!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      August 07, 2019 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great quick and easy dinner! Thanks for including a veggie option too, can't wait to try this one.

      Reply
    4. Tatiana

      August 06, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hmmm it would be a perfect lunch for me. Great and light ingredients, I'm sure to try your recipe!

      Reply
    5. Amy | The Cook Report

      August 06, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect quick and easy dinner!

      Reply
    6. Natalie

      August 06, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      I just love prawn noodles! Looks so delicious and colorful - perfect for dinner!

      Reply
    7. Julie

      August 06, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Love prawns and garlic together. Classic. This looks delicious.

      Reply
    8. Sara Welch

      August 06, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      I know what I am having for dinner tonight! This looks like a restaurant worthy dish, indeed!

      Reply
    9. Colleen

      August 06, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious noodle bowl! I love the extra crunch from the slaw.

      Reply
    10. Brenda

      August 06, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      I haven’t had a cold noodle dish before. But this look like a nice change from a salad or soup for lunch.

      Reply
    11. Pam

      August 06, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      We are huge fans of using what you have and not wasting leftovers, so this is the perfect recipe!

      Reply
    12. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      August 06, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love prawns and I would happily eat this every week-delicious!

      Reply
    13. Farah

      August 06, 2019 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      My type of noodles! Love the flavor combination in these!

      Reply
    14. Laura | Wandercooks

      August 06, 2019 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so easy to whip up on a weeknight, and we love anything that makes use of leftovers (in such a delicious way)!

      Reply
    15. Adrianne

      August 05, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I would definitely be having the chilli for the extra kick in these, yum!! They look so good. But still light and healthy. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try them.

      Reply
    16. kim

      August 05, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy, flavorful recipe! Love this one!

      Reply
    17. Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic

      August 05, 2019 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      "the garlic really does make the dish"—so true! More garlic is always better, especially when combined with shrimp, in my opinion.

      Reply
    18. Danielle Wolter

      August 05, 2019 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      This is a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Loving the flavors and I am always a huge fan of shrimp!

      Reply
    19. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      August 05, 2019 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like such a perfect dish - garlic, prawns, noodles - three of my favourite ingredients! It looks absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    20. Hannah

      August 05, 2019 at 10:51 am

      I love how colourful these are. They would be great to take to work.

      Reply
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