Hot Chilli Prawns
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this mouthwatering Hot Chilli Prawns recipe—a quick and fiery seafood dish that’s bursting with bold flavors! Succulent prawns are stir-fried to perfection with red chillies, garlic, and ginger, then coated in a luscious, spicy-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, chilli garlic sauce, honey, and tomato ketchup. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a 10-minute cook, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Garnish with fresh spring onions for a pop of color and extra crunch, and serve it piping hot with steamed rice or crusty bread. Packed with vibrant spices and a delectable blend of heat and tanginess, these Hot Chilli Prawns are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 pieces Red Chillies, finely chopped
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Chilli garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cornflour
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Oil, for cooking
- 2 pieces Spring onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chilli garlic sauce, honey, cornflour, and water. Mix well to create a smooth sauce and set aside.
Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped red chillies. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the prawns to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the prawns. Stir well to coat the prawns evenly with the sauce.
Cook the mixture for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove from heat and transfer the hot chilli prawns to a serving dish.
Garnish with sliced spring onions, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your spicy and delicious Hot Chilli Prawns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 4195 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 126.8 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1978 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
