Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Print Version)

Succulent garlic prawns over fragrant fried rice with sweet chilli and crisp vegetables. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ 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 - Toss prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove and set aside, keeping warm.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in wok or skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
04 - Stir in peas and cook 1 minute. Push vegetables to side of wok, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until just set. Combine with vegetables.
05 - Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps. Stir in sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
06 - Stir in sliced spring onions. Divide fried rice between plates and top with garlic prawns. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of tender garlicky prawns with sweet and spicy rice hits every craving in one bowl
  • It transforms humble leftover rice into something that feels special enough for guests
  • The entire meal comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Cold, day-old rice is non-negotiable for proper fried rice texture
  • Do not crowd the pan when searing prawns or they will steam instead of get that nice golden exterior
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because everything moves fast once heat is involved
03 -
  • Pat the prawns completely dry before marinating so they sear rather than steam
  • Let your wok or skillet get properly hot before adding any oil for the best fried rice texture

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