chilli garlic prawns

Recipe video above. Juicy prawns / shrimp in a sweet sticky, spicy, garlicky sauce. A quick dinner that tastes like a homemade Chilli Jam stir fry you get at modern Thai restaurants! Spice level - this is quite spicy!

Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

tbsp vegetable oil ((or canola))

tsp sesame oil (, toasted (Note 2))

garlic (, very finely minced)

tsp ginger (, grated or finely chopped (can be omitted))

tsp chilli flakes* ((Note 3))

(125 ml) water

tbsp Sriracha ((Note 4))

soy sauce (, light or all purpose (Note 5))

tbsp brown sugar ((sub

Sesame seeds

onions (, finely sliced)

Red chillies (, finely sliced or chopped)

Heat 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 into bowl. Repeat.

Remove skillet from stove to cool down slightly, turn down to medium.

Return skillet to stove, heat sesame oil.&nbsp;

Add garlic, ginger and chilli flakes. Cook until garlic turns golden.

Add water, then Sriracha, soy sauce and sugar, Stir, increase heat to medium high, and let it simmer for 3 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken to a thin syrup consistency.

Return prawns into skillet and toss to coat in sauce and reheat, and cook for 1 - 2 minutes until sauce is reduced and coats the prawns nicely.

Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chilli and shallots if desired. Serve with rice to soak up the awesome sauce! (Low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice) Side salad suggestions in post.

Chilli garlic Chinese prawns is a simple yet full flavoured stir fry recipe that takes minutes to put together. Served with rice and sesame seeds and as much fresh chilli as you like, for that extra kick.

Chinese Prawns Recipe

250 g Prawns or shrimp

tbsp flour

tsp ground paprika

sesame oil

tbsp light soy sauce

tbsp honey

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

rice wine vinegar

tbsp garlic granules

red chilli pepper

spring onions

Sprinkle of sesame seeds

(optional)

Start by placing the raw prawns onto kitchen paper or dry, clean tea towel. Pat dry and remove any excess water. Next place the prawns into a small bowl and sprinkle over the flour and ground paprika. Mix well to fully coat the prawns.

Place a pan on a medium heat and add half a tbsp of sesame oil, when hot add the prawns and stir fry for 30 seconds or until just pink. Remove from the heat whilst the sauce is prepared.

In a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, sweet chilli sauce, rice wine vinegar and garlic granules.

Return the pan to the heat and pour the Chinese sauce over the prawns. Bring to a simmer and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Take the pan off the heat and stir in the chopped chilli and spring onions

Serve with rice and sprinkle over sesame seeds (Optional)

Fun, easy and simply delicious. The perfect combination of ingredients. I admit I did add some ginger and a red pepper. Will 100% make again. Thank you so much for sharing.

Hi Nancy - so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Debbie

I not a good cook,but i try this recipe it cameout excellent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e_StWSUu2E

Chinese prawns recipe, served with rice, sesame seeds and fresh chillies is a simple yet full flavoured stir fry recipe that takes minutes to put together. With just 10 minutes of prep time and only 5 MINUTES of cook time, this Chinese shrimp stir fry is perfect for your busy schedule!

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