Heavenly Prawn Fried Rice
Elevate your culinary experience with this Heavenly Prawn Fried Rice, a delightful blend of succulent prawns, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while tantalizing their taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups day-old long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- If using frozen prawns, thaw them under cold water until fully defrosted.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Pour in another tablespoon of vegetable oil along with the day-old rice. Stir-fry the rice for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Mix in the vegetables (peas and carrots), soy sauce, and cooked prawns. Stir everything together for another 3-4 minutes until well combined.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice and garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg