Quick Prawn & Leek Stir Fry Under 30 Mins!
The Quick Prawn & Leek stir fry under 30 mins is a delicious blessing when time and mood is a constraint. The leeks magically transform the simple base of the recipe into an extraordinary play of taste and flavor.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 400 gms raw, de-shelled and deveined frozen or fresh Prawns.
- 2 cups finely chopped leeks.
- 2 shallots.
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped.
- ½ inch ginger finely chopped.
- 3 tablespoons Canola Oil.
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Red Chili Powder optional
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh Basil leaves for garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in your favorite pan. Release the chopped shallots gently and saute for 2 mins. Next, add the chopped garlic and chopped ginger and saute for 3 mins.2. Now add the chopped leeks, salt, turmeric, and chili powder saute and cover & cook for 5 mins.3. Next, add the deshelled and deveined prawns stir until the prawns are coated well with the base of the stir fry than cover and cook for 5 mins or until done. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.Enjoy!
Notes
- Chopping the leeks finely is the key to this magical tasting recipe.
- The lovely hue of the stir fry is due to the use of turmeric powder and chili powder. Please note that both are used in moderation.
- This stir-fry is very versatile and it goes wonderfully well with steaming hot Basmati rice and whole wheat tortillas!