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Chilli Garlic Prawns

Enjoy a little bit of spice with these delicious chilli and garlic prawns served with rice and vegetables. Quick, fresh and packed with flavour, this is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Australian
Keyword rice, seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 serves

Ingredients

  • 400 g cooked rice
  • 500 g prawns peeled
  • 150 g snow peas sliced
  • 100 g carrots sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 spring onions sliced

Instructions

  • Add the rice and 2 cups of water to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat with the lid on, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked. Add a little more water if needed.
  • Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to the boil. Add the snow peas and carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and salt and cook for around 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat and stir through the lemon juice and parsley.
  • Serve the chilli garlic prawns with the brown rice, snow peas and carrots. Top with sliced spring onions and enjoy!

Notes

UPF-Friendly Swaps

To keep this recipe closer to minimally processed foods, choose:
  • Rice: Choose plain rice with no added flavours or seasonings.
  • Prawns: Choose fresh or frozen prawns with no added coatings, marinades or preservatives where possible.
Always check ingredient labels, as brands vary.