Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Printable)
Succulent prawns in garlic butter atop sweet chilli fried rice with crisp vegetables. Quick Asian fusion meal ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Garlic Prawns
01 - 1 lb large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
→ Sweet Chilli Fried Rice
09 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably cold and day-old
10 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
11 - 1 small onion, finely diced
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 1 medium carrot, diced
14 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
15 - 1 cup frozen peas
16 - 2 eggs, lightly beaten
17 - 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
18 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
19 - 1 tsp sesame oil
20 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add prawns, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir in butter and lemon juice, toss to coat, then remove prawns and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until softened.
03 - Push vegetables to one side and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix with vegetables.
04 - Add cooked rice, peas, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, breaking up clumps, until heated through and well coated.
05 - Fold in sliced spring onions. Divide fried rice among plates, top with garlic prawns, and garnish with chopped parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The prawns turn impossibly tender while developing this golden crust that's pure magic
- Sweet chilli sauce coats every grain of rice without making it sticky or heavy
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- Cold, day-old rice is absolutely non-negotiable, otherwise you'll end up with mushy clumps instead of distinct grains
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking prawns, they'll steam instead of getting that golden sear
03 -
- Have all ingredients prepped and within reach before you start cooking, stir-frying happens fast
- Warm your plates in the oven for a few minutes, this keeps everything piping hot