You Need to Make These Easy Lime and Chilli Prawns
Fresh and zesty, pair them with noodles or a salad to make a delicious summer dish
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 400g raw king prawns (frozen can be used, defrost first, pat dry)
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- Pinch red chilli flakes
- 2 balls of Opies Stem Ginger in Syrup, grated
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Coriander leaves (optional, to serve)
In a wok, heat one tablespoon of oil on a medium to high heat. Add the prawns and cook for one minute before adding the garlic and chilli.
Cook for another minute or until the prawns start turning pink.
Add the stem ginger, spring onion, sesame seeds, salt and pepper and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the lime zest and juice.
Serve immediately, with a garnish of coriander if desired.
Make it a Meal
This recipe can easily be adapted and made into a main meal.
Stir Fried with Vegetables
Cook a mix of stir-fried vegetables quickly over a high heat before adding the prawns (use a mix of red peppers, beansprouts, mange tout, sugar snap peas, thinly sliced cabbage, julienne carrots). Add a dash of soy sauce, fish sauce or splash of water to loosen the sauce if required.
Cooked Noodles
For a more substantial meal, once everything is cooked simply add in cooked noodles and toss through until hot. Make sure you do not overcook the prawns. Add a dash of soy sauce, fish sauce or splash of water to loosen the sauce if required.
