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Thai Crispy Garlic Prawns Recipe

Thai crispy garlic prawns with rice and a creamy dipping sauce.
Make delicious Thai crispy garlic prawns with crispy fried garlic and a rich garlic pepper sauce. A quick seafood dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 2 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wok or large skillet
  • Colander
  • Tongs or a slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • oil, enough for frying the garlic and prawns
  • 16 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
  • 8 large prawns, shell-on, preferably king prawns
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ cup cooking cream
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Fry the garlic: Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the chopped garlic and fry, stirring constantly, until lightly golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the garlic-infused oil in the pan.
  • Fry the prawns: Add the prawns to the garlic-infused oil and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove and let any excess oil drain off.
  • Make the sauce: Remove most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Stir in the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and cooking cream. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water only if needed.
  • Serve: Arrange the prawns on a serving plate and spoon the sauce over the top or serve it on the side. Garnish with the crispy fried garlic and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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