Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Printable)
Succulent prawns in garlic butter atop sweet chilli fried rice with vegetables
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ For the 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 - Prepare all ingredients before cooking. Peel and devein prawns, mince garlic, dice vegetables, and ensure rice is ready.
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, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and wipe the pan clean.
03 - Add another 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté diced onion, red bell pepper, and frozen peas for 2-3 minutes until softened.
04 - Add cooked jasmine rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly toasted.
05 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce. Toss well to combine 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 seasoned prawns to the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, turning once halfway through cooking.
08 - Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the prawns and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Remove from heat immediately.
09 - Plate the sweet chilli fried rice and top with garlic butter prawns. Garnish with additional spring onions or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet chilli sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that coats every grain of rice while the prawns stay juicy and tender
- You get that restaurant-quality wok flavor at home without needing any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients
02 -
- Using cold, day-old rice is absolutely essential because freshly cooked rice contains too much moisture and will turn into mush instead of separate, fluffy grains
- Have everything prepared and within reach before you start cooking because fried rice requires constant movement and attention once the heat is on
03 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the prawns or they will steam instead of sear, so cook them in two batches if needed
- Let your pan get properly hot before adding ingredients because that high heat is what creates those gorgeous crispy edges on the rice