Chilli Prawns
Recipe: #21862
November 24, 2015
Categories: Shrimp, Garlic, Asian, Australian, Wok/Stir-Fry, Gluten-Free, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Spicy, more
"The fresh chilli adds a delicious spicy flavour to the prawns. This is a recipe from the old family cookbook, an suggests to serve on a bed of spaghetti, but rice is just as good."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (277.7 g)
- Calories 301.8
- Total Fat - 9 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.2 g
- Cholesterol - 236.1 mg
- Sodium - 1157.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 26.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.2 g
- Sugars - 14 g
- Protein - 29.2 g
- Calcium - 151.5 mg
- Iron - 2.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 64.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Combine the tomato sauce with the sherry and sugar. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat, add the chilli, garlic and ginger. Stir in the shallots and tomato mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the prawns and simmer until just cooked.
Step 2
Serve on a bed of spaghetti, garnished with chopped parsley
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting shrimp, make sure to buy fresh, high-quality prawns for the best flavor.
- For the chili, use a milder variety if you don't like too much spice.
- Replace the sherry wine with white wine vinegar - This substitution will still provide a tangy flavor to the dish, but will cut down on the sweetness of the sherry wine.
- Replace the shrimp with chicken - This substitution will make the dish more accessible to those who do not eat seafood, while still providing a delicious flavor.
Chilli Tofu Replace the prawns with 500g of firm tofu, cut into cubes. Fry the tofu in the wok until golden brown, then add the chilli, garlic and ginger. Follow the remaining instructions as above.
Garlic Bread: Garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to chilli prawns. The crunchy texture of the bread complements the tender prawns, while the garlic flavour brings out the spicy notes of the chilli.
Cilantro Lime Rice: Cilantro lime rice is the perfect accompaniment to chilli prawns. The fragrant, zesty flavour of the rice complements the spicy notes of the chilli, while the cilantro adds freshness and brightness to the dish. The rice also helps to absorb the flavours of the chilli and prawns, making it a delicious accompaniment.
FAQ
Q: How long should I cook the prawns for?
A: Cook the prawns until they are just cooked, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
Q: What is the best way to store prawns?
A: Prawns should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use them within two days of purchase for the best quality.
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Fun facts:
The recipe for Chilli Prawns is said to be a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, who enjoys the combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
The use of chilli peppers in cooking has been traced back to the ancient Aztecs, who used them to flavor their food and even used them as currency.