Fast, fancy energy — minus the restaurant bill and awkward small talk.
This bowl tastes like something you’d order at a lively Asian seafood bar… except it’s cooked in your kitchen in about 12 minutes, with zero judgement if you slurp loudly or wear pyjamas.
We’re talking glossy soy-garlic noodles, quick-seared prawns with a sticky honey edge, and fresh greens to balance all that sweet-savory magic.
And yes — spice lovers get chilli.
Mild mood? Totally optional.
Perfect solo dinner: cheap, fast, satisfying, and secretly a little bit bougie.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
- Ready faster than the Uber Eats app loads
- Juicy prawns + glossy noodles + fresh greens = happiness
- One pan + one bowl = minimal washing up (bless)
- Mild or spicy — choose your adventure
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 1)
Noodles + Protein
- 120g thin egg noodles
- 150g raw prawns, peeled & deveined (thawed if frozen)
Veggies
- 1 cup baby spinach or snow peas
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- Optional: lime wedge
Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional but yum)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
- Splash water to loosen
Heat Options
- Mild: pinch white pepper only
- Spicy: chilli flakes or chilli oil drizzle
👩🍳 Method
- Cook noodles
Boil & drain. Set aside. - Mix sauce
Stir soy, oyster, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, a splash of water. - Char the prawns
Heat a splash of oil in a pan.
Add prawns in a single layer.
Cook 1–2 mins each side until golden & curled.
Drizzle a tiny touch of extra honey for caramelised edges (pro move). - Add greens
Toss spinach/snow peas into pan just to wilt/brighten. - Noodles + sauce
Add noodles + sauce.
Toss until glossy and heated through. - Serve
Top with spring onion + lime squeeze if using.
Add chilli if you’re in dragon mode.
🔥 Spice Level Guide
| Vibe | Add |
|---|---|
| Gentle coastal breeze | None — enjoy the sweet-savory flavours |
| Warm sunset | Pinch chilli flakes |
| Beach BBQ energy | Chilli oil drizzle + flakes |
💡 Plan4One Solo Cooking Tips
✅ Buy a small prawn pack — Coles freezer aisle FTW
✅ Leftover prawns? Freeze raw in zip bag portions
✅ Want extra greens? Add grated zucchini or carrot
✅ No sesame oil? A splash of olive oil works (just don’t tell my grandma)
🧊 Storage / Reheat
Best eaten fresh — prawns get sad when reheated.
If you must:
- Refrigerate 1 day max
- Reheat gently in pan (not microwave)
But honestly? Eat it fresh and live your best life.
🛍️ Coles-Friendly Shopping List
Protein
- Raw prawns (fresh or frozen)
Produce
- Baby spinach or snow peas
- Spring onion
- Garlic
- Optional: ginger + lime
Pantry
- Thin egg noodles
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce (optional)
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Chilli flakes/oil (optional)
🍴 Nutrition Snapshot (Approx.)
| Calories | ~480 kcal |
| Protein | ~32g |
| Fibre | ~4g |
| Mood boost | “Look at me eating prawns on a weeknight like a legend.” |
👋 Final Bite
This dish feels like a treat without requiring a special occasion — just you, noodles, prawns, and zero pressure to share.
If you make this bowl, tag me — I want to see that glossy noodle action.
