Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Printable Version)
Succulent garlic prawns atop fragrant rice with sweet chilli, vegetables, and aromatic sesame—ready in 40 minutes for two.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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)
→ For the 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine 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, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for 1 minute. Push all vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set, then combine with vegetables.
05 - Add cooled jasmine rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Pour in sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together thoroughly until rice is heated through and evenly coated.
06 - Stir in sliced spring onions and remove from heat. Divide fried rice between two plates and top each portion with cooked garlic prawns. Garnish with additional spring onion or parsley if desired.
# Expert Insights:
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- The combination of succulent garlic prawns and sweet-spicy fried rice hits every craving at once
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from your favorite Asian fusion spot
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- Cold, day-old rice is non-negotiable for getting that perfect fried rice texture
- Overcooking the prawns will make them rubbery, so watch them closely and remove them as soon as they turn pink
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- Have all ingredients prepped and within reach before you start cooking, as this dish comes together quickly
- Preheat your pan properly before adding the prawns to get a nice golden sear instead of steaming them