Garlic Steamed Prawns with Vermicelli
Tender prawns steamed over rice vermicelli in a fragrant garlic-soy broth, finished with a dipping sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes with a restaurant feel.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 3 oz rice vermicelli
- 12 count prawns (large, deveined, unpeeled)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken or shrimp stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 count scallions (thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ cup soy sauce mixed with sesame oil and white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Spread vermicelli evenly across the bottom of a large shallow bowl or steamer-safe plate.
- 2
Arrange prawns on top of the vermicelli in a single layer. Season with salt and white pepper.
- 3
Heat stock and soy sauce in a small pot until steaming. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Pour the hot broth over the prawns and noodles. Cover the plate tightly with foil or a lid.
- 5
Steam over boiling water for 6–8 minutes until prawns are opaque and curl at the tail.
- 6
Drizzle sesame oil over the dish, scatter sliced scallions on top, and serve with dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- large shallow bowl or steamer-safe plate
- small pot
- steamer pot or large pot with steaming rack
- foil or steamer lid
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