Description
Chilli garlic prawns sizzle with bold flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance. Packed with zesty garlic and spicy chilli, this quick seafood dish delivers a mouthwatering punch straight from the skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound prawns
Aromatics and Spices:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 red chilies
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Sauces, Oils, and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Remove prawns from refrigerator and pat completely dry with paper towels. Ensure no excess moisture remains.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a medium bowl until smoothly combined.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped red chilies, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger to the liquid mixture. Stir thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch into the marinade and whisk until no lumps remain. The sauce should look glossy and slightly thickened.
- Coat prawns completely in marinade. Let them sit for exactly 20 minutes at room temperature, allowing flavors to penetrate.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers and looks slightly rippled.
- Carefully place prawns in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other. Cook for 2 minutes at 375°F without moving them.
- Flip prawns and cook opposite side for an additional 2 minutes. They should turn pink and develop golden-brown edges.
- Pour remaining marinade into skillet. Simmer for precisely 90 seconds, stirring constantly until sauce slightly reduces and coats prawns.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and optional cilantro over the prawns. Squeeze fresh lime juice across the dish.
- Transfer prawns immediately to serving plate. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste preference.
Notes
- Keep prawns extremely dry before cooking to ensure they sear and develop a beautiful golden color instead of steaming.
- Use fresh garlic and chili for the most vibrant flavor, as these ingredients are the star of the dish.
- Cornstarch helps create a glossy, slightly thickened sauce that clings perfectly to the prawns.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or omit completely.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg