Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles

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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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Add 300 g raw prawns and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep raw prawns from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlic and Chili Prawns with St. Street Style Rice Noodles?

Asian st. patrick’s day like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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