Description
These Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns are a quick, flavorful, and spicy dish that combines succulent prawns with a savory, tangy sauce. Perfect for any meal, this dish offers a zesty kick from red chili flakes and a rich finish from oyster sauce and lime juice.
Ingredients
500g prawns, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 tablespoons red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: Peel and devein the prawns. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Heat Oil: In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add the Prawns: Toss the prawns into the pan and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking the prawns.
- Spice it Up: Sprinkle in the red chili flakes and stir well to coat the prawns evenly. Adjust spice level to your taste.
- Incorporate Sauces: Add soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing everything thoroughly. Let it cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
- Finish with Lime: Drizzle lime juice over the prawns and give them a final stir to balance out the heat.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions and fresh coriander leaves, if desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish immediately and serve hot.
Notes
If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of chili flakes or skip them altogether. A touch of sugar can balance the heat.
Serve with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a light salad for a complete meal.
For an alternative to oyster sauce, you can use hoisin sauce or a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
