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Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

A spicy and flavorful dish featuring prawns cooked in a garlic and chili sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Prawns
  • 500 grams prawns peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Aromatics
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil for flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Cook the Prawns
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the prawns to the wok and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the prawns and add red chili flakes and black pepper. Stir well to coat.
  5. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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