Garlic Prawns and Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Print View)
Succulent garlic prawns over fragrant fried rice with sweet chilli sauce and crisp vegetables—a vibrant Asian fusion meal ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Garlic Prawns
01 - 9 oz large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
→ Sweet Chilli Fried Rice
08 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
09 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
10 - 1 small onion, finely diced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 carrot, peeled and diced
13 - 3.5 oz frozen peas
14 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
15 - 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
16 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
17 - 2 spring onions, sliced
18 - 1 tsp sesame oil
# Method:
01 - Toss prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
04 - Add frozen peas to the wok and cook for 1 minute. Push vegetables to one side, pour beaten eggs into the empty space, and scramble until just set. Combine eggs with vegetables.
05 - Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir in sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly and heat through.
06 - Stir in sliced spring onions. Divide fried rice between two plates and top each portion with garlic prawns. Garnish with additional spring onion or parsley if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The prawns stay juicy and tender while getting that gorgeous golden sear that makes them look like something from a professional kitchen
- Sweet chilli sauce adds this perfect sticky glaze to the rice that balances the garlic without needing any complicated sauce-making skills
02 -
- Never skip the step of patting prawns completely dry before marinating or they will steam instead of sear
- Having all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking is absolutely crucial because stir-frying happens fast
03 -
- Cook your rice the night before and store it uncovered in the fridge for the best fried rice texture
- Keep a small bowl of water nearby to deglaze the pan if any fond starts to get too dark