Chilli Prawns

15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In

Recipe: #21862

November 24, 2015



"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."

Original is 4 servings

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.

1 Reviews

ImPat

One word delicious I scaled back for 2 serves but DH called to say he was running really late and for me to go ahead and cook dinner he would grab some card board calories so had already prepped for two so went ahead and made but only cooked enough pasta for one so now have prawns left over for lunch tomorrow, lucky me and oh I think I forgot to mention absolutely delicious.

5.0

review by:
(7 Jun 2018)

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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.