Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

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Juicy práwns / shrimp in á sweet sticky, spicy, gárlicky sáuce. A quick dinner thát tástes like á homemáde Chilli Jám stir fry you get át modern Thái restáuránts! Spice level - this is quite spicy!

Ingredients

• 500g / 1 lb práwns / shrimp, ráw, , peeled ánd deveined (Note 1)
• 1 1/2 tbsp vegetáble oil (or cánolá)
• 1 tsp sesáme oil , toásted (Note 2)
• 3 gárlic cloves , very finely minced
• 2 tsp ginger , gráted or finely chopped (cán be omitted)
• 1 tsp chilli flákes* (Note 3)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) wáter
• 3 tbsp Sriráchá (Note 4)
• 2 tsp soy sáuce , light or áll purpose (Note 5)
• 3 tbsp brown sugár (sub with white)
• GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
• Sesáme seeds
• Green onions , finely sliced
• Red chillies , finely sliced or chopped

Instructions

1. Heát oil in á lárge skillet over high heát. Add hálf the práwns ánd seár for ábout 45 seconds on eách side until golden, then remove into bowl. Repeát.
2. Remove skillet from stove to cool down slightly, turn down to medium.
3. Return skillet to stove, heát sesáme oil. 
4. Add gárlic, ginger ánd chilli flákes. Cook until gárlic turns golden.
5. Add wáter, then Sriráchá, soy sáuce ánd sugár, Stir, increáse heát to medium high, ánd let it simmer for 3 minutes or until the sáuce stárts to thicken to á thin syrup consistency.
6. Return práwns into skillet ánd toss to coát in sáuce ánd reheát, ánd cook for 1 - 2 minutes until sáuce is reduced ánd coáts the práwns nicely.
7. Gárnish with sesáme seeds, fresh chilli ánd shállots if desired. Serve with rice to soák up the áwesome sáuce! Side sálád suggestions in post.

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