Stir-Fried Prawns with Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Preparation Time: 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4

January 27, 2025 4.8

Delight in the rich and savoury flavours of stir-fried prawns with black bean sauce. This classic dish combines succulent prawns, aromatic black bean sauce, and fresh vegetables, resulting in a meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a shared feast, this recipe captures the heart of Cantonese cooking with its bold and well-balanced flavours.

Ingredients:

500 g large prawns, peeled and deveined
1 red capsicum, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
2 tbsp black bean sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp cornflour
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the prawns and pat them dry. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornflour. Marinate the prawns for 10 minutes. Slice the capsicum, onion, and spring onions, and mince the garlic and ginger.
2 Cook the Prawns and Aromatics
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2 minutes until pink and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and black beans until fragrant.
3 Combine and Serve
Return the prawns to the wok along with the capsicum, onion, and spring onions. Stir in the black bean sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Toss well and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the prawns evenly. Serve hot over steamed rice for a delicious Cantonese-inspired meal.