CHINESE SEAFOOD STIR FRY

(to serve 4)

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INGREDIENTS: METHOD:
  • 2 celery sticks, washed and trimmed.
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled.
  • 350g (12 oz) coley, haddock or cod fillet, skinned.
  • 350g (12 oz) Iceberg or Cos lettuce.
  • 45ml (3 tbsp) peanut oil.
  • 1 garlic clove, skinned and crushed.
  • 100g (4 oz) peeled prawns.
  • 100g (15 oz) can (or fresh) whole baby sweetcorn, drained.
  • 5ml (1 tsp) anchovy essence.
  • salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Slice the celery and carrot into thin matchsticks, 5cm (2") long. Cut the fish into 2.5cm ( 1") chunks.
  • Shred the lettuce finely , discarding the core and any thick stalks.
  • Heat 15ml (1 tbsp) of the oil in a wok or large frying pan until smoking. Add the lettuce and fry for about 30 seconds until lightly cooked. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Heat another 30ml ( 2 tbsp) of oil in the pan until smoking. Add the celery, carrot, white fish and garlic and stir-fry over a high heat for 2 - 3 minutes, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Lower the heat and add the prawns, baby sweetcorn and anchovy essence. Toss well together for 2 -3 minutes to heat through thoroughly and to coat all of the ingredients in the sauce.
  • Add the seasoning to taste , spoon on the lettuce and serve immediately.