Garlic Prawns and Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Printable)
Tender garlic butter prawns atop aromatic sweet chilli fried rice with vegetables for a vibrant Asian fusion meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Garlic Prawns
01 - 7 oz large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Sweet Chilli Fried Rice
09 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
10 - 2 eggs, lightly beaten
11 - 1 small onion, finely diced
12 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 3.5 oz frozen peas
14 - 9 oz cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old
15 - 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
16 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
17 - 2 spring onions, sliced
18 - 1 tsp sesame oil
# Directions:
01 - Peel and devein prawns, mince garlic, dice onion and bell pepper, slice spring onions, and beat eggs. Ensure cooked rice is at room temperature and clumps are broken up.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set but still moist. Transfer to a plate and wipe pan clean.
03 - Add another 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and frozen peas for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add cooked jasmine rice to the pan, breaking up any remaining clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently until rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
05 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce, tossing well to coat all ingredients evenly. Stir in sliced spring onions and sesame oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
06 - In a separate medium skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
07 - Add prawns to the garlic butter, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, turning once halfway through cooking.
08 - Remove skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over prawns and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
09 - Divide sweet chilli fried rice between two serving plates. Top with garlic butter prawns. Garnish with additional sliced spring onions or fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between succulent garlicky prawns and that slightly sweet fried rice creates restaurant quality results in under 35 minutes
- Its one of those meals that looks impressive but honestly comes together faster than you can order takeout
02 -
- Using day old rice is the difference between disappointment and perfection, fresh rice releases too much starch and turns into glue
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking prawns, they'll steam instead of sear, and you want that gorgeous golden exterior
03 -
- Pat your prawns completely dry before cooking, excess water creates steam and prevents proper searing
- Taste your fried rice before adding extra salt, the soy and sweet chilli might be enough seasoning already