Garlic Prawns Sweet Chilli Fried Rice (Print Version)
Tender garlic prawns atop fragrant fried rice with sweet chilli, crisp vegetables, and scrambled eggs. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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
# Steps:
01 - In a bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
04 - Add peas and cook for another minute. Push vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Combine with vegetables.
05 - Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir in sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss well to combine and heat through. Stir in sliced spring onions.
06 - Divide fried rice between two plates. Top each with garlic prawns. Garnish with extra spring onion or parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The prawns get perfectly tender while the fried rice develops those coveted crispy edges
- Sweet chilli sauce creates an instant glaze that tastes like you spent hours on it
02 -
- Cold, day-old rice is non-negotiable for that perfect fried rice texture
- Do not crowd the pan when cooking prawns or they will steam instead of sear
03 -
- Have all ingredients prepped and within reach before you turn on the heat
- Use the biggest pan or wok you own so everything cooks evenly