Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Print Version)
Tender prawns in garlic butter atop sweet chilli fried rice with crisp 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 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 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 large 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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. Transfer to a plate and wipe pan clean.
03 - Add another 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and frozen peas for 2-3 minutes until softened.
04 - Add cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
05 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce. Toss well to combine. Stir in spring onions and sesame oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
06 - In a separate skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
07 - Add prawns and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, turning once halfway through.
08 - Squeeze fresh lemon juice over prawns and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
09 - Serve garlic prawns over sweet chilli fried rice. Garnish with additional spring onions or fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of garlicky buttery prawns and sweet spicy rice hits every single craving at once
- It comes together in under 35 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
- Dayold rice means this is actually the perfect excuse to order takeout the night before
02 -
- I learned the hard way that fresh rice makes gummy fried rice so please use rice that has spent at least one night in the fridge
- Overcooked prawns are rubbery and sad so watch them closely and pull them the moment they turn pink
03 -
- Pat your prawns completely dry before cooking so they sear instead of steam
- Let your butter and olive oil foam together before adding garlic for maximum flavor infusion