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Speedy Pan-Seared Sea Bream and King Prawn Laksa

with Udon Noodles, Green Veg and Peanuts
Sam Richards
Sam RichardsUpdated on November 19, 2025
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Calories
794 kcal
Protein
47.4g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Peanut
  • Crustaceans
  • Soya
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Fish
  • Nuts
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Almonds
  • Cashew nuts
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Sesame
  • Hazelnuts
  • Walnuts
  • Brazil nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Pak Choi

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Brazil nuts)

1 unit(s)

Lime

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

45 grams

Yellow Thai Style Paste

(Contains: Soya)

30 grams

Peanut Butter

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Nuts, Cashew nuts)

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

20 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Soya, Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

2 unit(s)

Sea Bream Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

220 grams

Udon Noodles

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

160 grams

Blanched Peas, Young Pea Pods and Green Beans

Not included in your delivery

250 milliliter(s)

Water for the Laksa

1 tsp

Sugar

Energy (kJ)3324 kJ
Energy (kcal)794 kcal
Fat50.9 g
of which saturates18.7 g
Carbohydrate47.3 g
of which sugars10.1 g
Dietary Fibre10.8 g
Protein47.4 g
Salt4.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Rolling Pin
Sieve
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

a) Trim the pak choi, then separate the leaves. Cut any larger leaves in half lengthways down the middle.

b) Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.

c) Halve the lime.

d) Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns.

2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the yellow Thai style paste. Stir fry for 30 secs. 

3

a) Add the peanut butter to the pan and stir-fry for 30 secs.

b) Add the coconut milk, soy sauce, water for the laksa and sugar (see pantry for both amounts). Bring to the boil. 

c) Stir in the pak choi and prawns and cook for 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

4

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Pat the sea bream dry with kitchen paper, then season with salt and pepper.

b) Once hot, carefully place your sea bream into the pan, skin-side down. TIP: To get crispy skin on the fish, don't move it around when it's cooking skin-side down.

c) Cook for 3-4 mins before turning over and cooking for 2-3 mins on the other side. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.

5

a) When everything's nearly ready, add the udon noodles and green veg mix.

b) Cook, using a fork to gently separate the noodles, until warmed through, 2-3 mins.

c) Remove the laksa from the heat. Stir in a good squeeze of lime juice.

6

a) Share the noodles and laksa  between your bowls. 

b) Top with the sea bream fillets and sprinkle over the peanuts.

c) Serve any remaining wedges of lime on the side. 

d) Enjoy!

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