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Chilli Garlic Prawn Rice Bowl

Juicy chilli-marinated prawns pan-fried in butter with garlic, served over fluffy rice with fresh cucumber, shredded carrot and edamame. High protein, full of flavour and ready in 20 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 249kcal

Ingredients

For the prawns:

  • 10-15 prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced

For the bowl:

  • Steamed white rice
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Shredded carrot
  • Edamame cooked

To garnish:

  • White sesame seeds
  • Dried parsley

Instructions

  • Marinate the prawns: Pat 10-15 prawns thoroughly dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl and add 1 tbsp chilli powder, salt to taste and black pepper to taste. Toss until every prawn is evenly coated. Set aside for 5 minutes while you prepare everything else.
  • Prepare the bowl ingredients: Slice cucumber into rounds or on the diagonal. Shred carrot into fine shreds. If edamame is frozen cook according to packet instructions and set aside. Cook rice if not already done. Have all components prepped and ready before cooking the prawns.
  • Cook the prawns in butter: Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat. Add 20g butter and let it melt. Add the marinated prawns in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 1 to 1.5 minutes on the first side until golden. Flip each prawn and cook for another 1 minute until pink, opaque and curled into a loose C shape.
  • Add the water and garlic: Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp water to the pan and stir quickly to deglaze the golden bits from the bottom. Immediately add 1 tbsp minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant and just lightly golden. Remove from heat straight away.
  • Assemble the bowl and serve: Spoon steamed rice into a bowl. Arrange the chilli garlic prawns over one section of the rice and spoon any remaining pan sauce over them. Place sliced cucumber, shredded carrot and edamame in separate sections around the prawns. Scatter white sesame seeds and dried parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Buying and preparing prawns: Fresh prawns give the best flavour and texture. Frozen prawns work just as well. Buy peeled and deveined to save prep time. If deveining yourself, make a shallow cut along the back and pull out the dark vein with the tip of a knife.
  • Butter vs cooking oil: Butter creates a rich nutty flavour that cooking oil can't replicate. To prevent burning, add a tiny drizzle of cooking oil to the pan along with the butter to raise the smoke point slightly.
  • Customising the bowl: Sliced avocado adds creaminess. A soft boiled egg adds extra protein. A drizzle of sriracha or sweet chilli sauce adds extra flavour. Pickled ginger adds a bright contrast to the rich buttery prawns.
  • Storage and leftovers: Prawns are best eaten fresh on the day. All bowl components can be prepped ahead and stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cook a fresh batch of prawns when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3053IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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