Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns
A fast, sticky, and spicy stir-fry that comes together in 15 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or Wok
- 1 small mixing bowl for sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp spring onions chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the water, Sriracha, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes without touching.
- Flip the shrimp, push them to the sides of the pan, and add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chilli flakes to the center. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce into the pan. Toss everything together and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reduces to a thick, sticky glaze.
- Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
