Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns with this incredible ultimate recipe. Perfectly cooked prawns coated in a savory, spicy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large prawns or shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: Pat the prawns dry and coat them with cornstarch.
- Cook the Prawns: Sear the prawns until pink and crisp. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and ginger, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Combine: Toss prawns in the sauce and cook until glossy.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime juice.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
