Chilli Garlic Prawns

These Chilli Garlic Prawns are bold, spicy, and packed with flavor. Juicy prawns are tossed in a fiery garlic sauce balanced with a hint of sweetness, making this dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: ASIAN, Asian Fusion

Calories: 290

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Prawns

500 g raw prawns (shrimp) peeled and deveined, fresh or thawed frozen
1.5 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
1 tsp sesame oil toasted

For the Sauce

3 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tsp fresh ginger grated or finely chopped
1 tsp dried chilli flakes adjust to taste
125 ml water
3 tbsp Sriracha
2 tsp light soy sauce or all-purpose soy sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar or white sugar

Garnish (Optional)

to taste sesame seeds lightly toasted
to taste green onions thinly sliced
to taste fresh red chillies sliced

Method

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear prawns in batches for 45–60 seconds per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Reduce heat to medium. Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chilli flakes. Sauté 30–45 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3: Add water, Sriracha, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Return prawns to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce clings and prawns are heated through.
Step 5: Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and sliced chillies. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

✔ Adjust spice by using more or less Sriracha and chilli flakes. ✔ Frozen prawns work well if thawed and dried. ✔ Add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition. ✔ A splash of lime juice or rice vinegar adds brightness.