Description
Deliciously spicy prawns cooked in a rich Sriracha sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g prawns / shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, very finely minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated or finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 tsp light or all-purpose soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (can substitute white sugar)
- to taste Sesame seeds
- to taste Green onions, finely sliced
- to taste Red chillies, finely sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the prawns and sear for about 45 seconds on each side until golden. Remove to a bowl and repeat with the remaining prawns.
- Remove the skillet from the stove to cool slightly, and turn the heat down to medium. Return the skillet to the stove and heat the toasted sesame oil.
- Add the finely minced garlic, grated ginger, and chilli flakes to the skillet. Cook until the garlic turns golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the water, followed by the Sriracha, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer the sauce for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly to a thin syrup consistency.
- Return the seared prawns to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce reduces and clings nicely to the prawns, reheating them thoroughly.
- Garnish the prawns with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and fresh red chillies if using. Serve immediately with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of chilli flakes.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg