Spicy Prawn Noodle Salad
DinnerThe spicy prawn noodle salad is served fresh, hot and ready to go. If you are tight for time, then whip this up in a flash and you’ll be delighted with how good it tastes.
Calories502kcal
Carbs39g
Protein26g
Fats28g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This recipe is a great option for a recovery meal after exercise as it contains a good quantity of each macronutrient. It can also be used as a pre-competition fuel-up option if you drop the chilli and reduce the portion of vegetables.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats which help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood, which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Expert Tips
For a vegetarian alternative, replace the prawns with tofu or a tin of chickpeas.
Equipment
- Pan
- Pot
Ingredients
- 200 g Noodles
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 3 Spring onions (sliced)
- 1 Red chilli (deseeded and diced)
- 100 g Mangetout
- 100 g Baby corn (halved lengthways)
- 1 Red bell pepper (deseeded and sliced thinly)
- 200 g Prawns (cooked)
- 1 handful Coriander (fresh and chopped)
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Lime (juice of 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in boiling salted water for the amount of time it says on the packet. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan over a medium heat and stir- fry the spring onions, chilli, prawns, mangetout, corn and pepper for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Be careful not to overcook the veg – they should still have some ‘bite’. Set aside.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables and prawns with the noodles in a large bowl and mix through the chopped coriander.
- Put all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl or clean jam jar and mix/shake.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1703mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 8.3gSugar: 9.6gVitamin A: 256ugVitamin C: 166mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 3.7mg
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