Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Printable Version)
Juicy garlic prawns atop fragrant sweet chilli fried rice with vegetables, ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Prepare all ingredients by peeling and deveining prawns, mincing garlic, dicing onion and bell pepper, slicing spring onions, and measuring sauces. Have day-old rice ready and eggs beaten.
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 but still moist. Transfer eggs to a clean plate and wipe the pan clean.
03 - Return the pan to heat and add another 1 tbsp oil. Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and frozen peas for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
04 - Add cooked jasmine rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, tossing constantly until rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
05 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce, tossing well to coat all ingredients evenly. Stir in sliced spring onions and drizzle with 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 sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
07 - Add prawns to the garlic butter and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque, turning once halfway through cooking. Do not overcook.
08 - Squeeze fresh lemon juice over prawns and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve garlic prawns immediately over sweet chilli fried rice. Garnish with additional spring onions if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 35 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
- The sweet chilli and garlic combination creates layers of flavor that everyone asks about
- You can prep everything ahead and cook when you are ready
02 -
- Day-old rice is non-negotiable for fried rice, fresh rice turns into a gloopy mess no matter how hot your wok gets
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking prawns or they'll steam instead of getting that nice golden sear
- Sweet chilli sauce brands vary wildly in sweetness and heat, so taste and adjust before you finish
03 -
- Keep your heat high and keep everything moving once the rice hits the pan
- Prep all ingredients before you start, this dish comes together fast once cooking begins