Garlic Steamed Prawns with Glass Noodles
Tender prawns steamed over fragrant glass noodles in a garlic-ginger broth, topped with scallions and chili oil. One-bowl Chinese comfort that looks elegant but takes 20 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak glass noodles in hot water for 6 minutes until soft. Drain well.
Step 2
Bring broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and scallion whites to a simmer in a medium pot.
Step 3
Add drained noodles to the pot and nestle them into a loose layer.
Step 4
Arrange prawns on top of noodles, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until prawns turn pink.
Step 5
Drizzle sesame oil over the top and scatter scallion greens across the surface.
Step 6
Serve directly from the pot into bowls, dividing prawns, noodles, and broth evenly.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- knife
- cutting board
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