Chilli Garlic Prawns
- 25 min
- medium
- Serves 3
Chilli garlic prawns cooked on high heat with browned garlic, chilli flakes and soy sauce. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
Oil3 tbsp
Garlic, Chopped3 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes2 tbsp
Prawns500 grams
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Salt1 pinch
White Sesame Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Contains: wheat, soya, shellfish, sesame.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 320kcal | 960kcal |
| Protein | 35g | 106g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2g | 19g |
| Fat | 18g | 53g |
| Fibre | 1.8g | 5.4g |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.5g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
Heat oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and saute till it starts to turn light brown.
Add the chilli flakes, let it crackle and immediately add prawns and mix well.
Add soy sauce, salt and mix well. Cook on a high flame till all the water has evaporated and only oil remains at the bottom.
Garnish with sesame seeds, coriander leaves and serve it hot.
Before you start
- How long does Chilli Garlic Prawns take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Chilli Garlic Prawns serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Chilli Garlic Prawns vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Chilli Garlic Prawns spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Chilli Garlic Prawns?
- 500 grams Prawns, 3 tbsp Garlic, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes, 3 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Garlic Prawns?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Chilli Garlic Prawns?
- About 320 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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