Speedy Honey and Soy Prawn Stir-Fry

This speedy honey and soy prawn stir-fry is the ultimate weeknight dinner shortcut — just six ingredients, one wok and 15 minutes standing between you and a satisfying, high-protein meal. Plump prawns are stir-fried until golden and curled, then tossed with broccolini, red onion and hokkien noodles in a sticky honey and soy sauce, finished with a generous handful of fresh coriander.

At just $11.50 per serve and with 47g of protein per plate, this is everything a weeknight dinner should be — fast, filling, flavourful and genuinely easy to pull off even on the most exhausted of evenings.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Just 6 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes
• High in protein at 47g per serve
• Sticky honey and soy sauce coats everything beautifully
• Great value at just $11.50 per serve
• One wok — minimal washing up
• Perfect for the busiest weeknights

Why make honey and soy prawn stir-fry?

Honey and soy is one of the most reliable and universally loved stir-fry sauce combinations — the natural sweetness of the honey balances the saltiness of the soy beautifully, and both caramelise slightly against the hot wok to create a glossy, sticky coating that clings to the prawns and noodles perfectly. Using a quality pre-made sauce is the smart shortcut here — it means all the sauce work is done for you, and the focus stays on technique.

Stir-frying the prawns in two batches rather than all at once is the key technique that makes this dish work. Adding all 1kg of prawns at once would drop the wok temperature dramatically, causing them to steam rather than fry and losing the caramelised edges that make them so delicious. Two batches, high heat and a confident hand — that’s all it takes.

Ingredients (serves 4)

Servings4

• 450 g hokkien noodles
• 1000 g raw prawns, peeled (tails intact) and deveined
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 2 bunches broccolini, cut into 5cm lengths
• 120 g honey and soy stir-fry sauce
• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves

Tip: Cook the prawns in two batches over the highest possible heat — this is the key to golden, caramelised prawns rather than steamed ones. Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start, as stir-frying moves fast.

How to make speedy honey and soy prawn stir-fry

Step 1: Prepare the noodles

Prepare the hokkien noodles following packet directions and set aside.

Step 2: Stir-fry the prawns

Heat a large greased wok over high heat until smoking. Add half the prawns and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until they curl and change colour. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining prawns.

Step 3: Cook the vegetables and combine

Stir-fry the red onion wedges and broccolini in the hot wok for 2 minutes or until the broccolini is just tender. Return the cooked prawns to the wok along with the prepared noodles and the honey and soy stir-fry sauce. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until everything is heated through and well coated.

Step 4: Serve

Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle generously with fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately.

Tips for best results

• Get the wok as hot as possible before adding the prawns — a smoking wok is what gives you the caramelised edges
• Always cook the prawns in two batches — one kilogram at once will steam rather than stir-fry
• Have everything prepped and measured before you start — stir-frying happens quickly
• Don’t overcook the broccolini — 2 minutes keeps it vibrantly green and tender-crisp
• Add the noodles last so they heat through without overcooking or sticking together
• Serve immediately — stir-fries are best eaten hot, straight from the wok

Serving suggestions

This honey and soy prawn stir-fry pairs beautifully with:

• Extra fresh coriander and sliced red chilli on top
• A drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds
• Steamed jasmine rice instead of noodles for a change
• Prawn crackers or spring rolls as a starter
• A cold glass of sparkling water with lime or a light lager

Nutrition per serving

Based on 4 servings

Energy

3192 kJ

Calories

763 cal

Protein

47 g

Total fat

28 g

Saturated fat

11 g

Carbohydrate

71 g

Sugars

8 g

Sodium

2186 mg

Final thoughts

This speedy honey and soy prawn stir-fry is weeknight cooking at its absolute best — six ingredients, one wok, 15 minutes and a result that is genuinely satisfying and delicious. The sticky honey and soy sauce, the golden prawns, the tender-crisp broccolini and the soft hokkien noodles all come together in a combination that feels like it should take far longer to achieve.

At $11.50 per serve and 47g of protein per plate, this is also one of the most nutritionally impressive quick dinners in our collection. Keep these ingredients on hand and this stir-fry becomes your go-to solution for every hectic weeknight — fast, filling and never boring.