Description
If you’re looking for a quick yet flavor-packed meal, these Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns are your answer. Juicy prawns are seared to perfection and then tossed in a spicy, sweet, garlicky sauce that’s reminiscent of a gourmet Thai stir fry. Ready in just 12 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying and delicious dinner. Serve these prawns with steamed jasmine rice to soak up the rich, sticky sauce, or opt for cauliflower rice to keep it light and low-carb. The garnishes of sesame seeds, green onions, and red chillies add a delightful crunch and elevate the visual appeal of the dish, making it perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
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- 500g (1 lb) prawns/shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola)
- 1 tsp sesame oil, toasted
- 3 garlic cloves, very finely minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated or finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 3 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tsp soy sauce (light or all-purpose)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, finely sliced
- Red chillies, finely sliced
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half the prawns and sear for about 45 seconds on each side until golden, then remove to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining prawns.
- Remove the skillet from the stove to cool slightly and reduce heat to medium. Add sesame oil.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and chilli flakes. Cook until the garlic turns golden.
- Add water, Sriracha, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and increase the heat to medium-high. Let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
- Return the prawns to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce reduces and clings to the prawns.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red chillies if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes