Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Sautéed prawns with garlic and chili served over stir-fried rice noodles, inspired by the vibrant energy of a city street (St. Street). This Asian-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs raw prawns, rice noodles, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g, peeled and deveined raw prawns
150 g, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes rice noodles
3 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves, finely chopped garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced fresh red chilies
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
a handful, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 5 finely chopped garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 300 g raw prawns and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Drain 150 g soaked rice noodles and add to the wok along with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and evenly coated.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately garnished with extra cilantro if desired.