Chili-Garlic Prawns Recipe

Name: Chili-Garlic Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tbs. water; 6 Tbs. soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 4 tsp. sesame oil; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tsp. sugar; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 3 Tbs. corn or peanut oil; 2 lb. tiger prawns, peeled and deveined; 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red or green jalapeno chili, seeded and minced; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; Steamed rice for serving

Servings: persons

6 Tbs. water
6 Tbs. soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tbs. corn or peanut oil
2 lb. tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red or green jalapeno chili, seeded and minced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
Steamed rice for serving

1
Make the sauce
2
In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, sugar and cornstarch. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.
3
Stir-fry the prawns
4
Heat a wok or large fry pan over high heat until very hot and pour in 2 Tbs. of the corn oil. Add the prawns and sear, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the prawns to a bowl.
5
Return the wok to high heat and pour in the remaining 1 Tbs. corn oil. Add the ginger, garlic, chili and two-thirds of the green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Give the sauce a quick stir, add to the wok and stir until it begins to bubble. Immediately add the prawns and stir-fry until the prawns are opaque throughout and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice. Serves 4.
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Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, Asian, by Farina Wong

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tbs. water, 6 Tbs. soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 4 tsp. sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chili-Garlic Prawns falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chili-Garlic Prawns

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