Chili Seafood Stir Fry Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this quick and easy Chili Seafood Stir-Fry! This vibrant dish is packed with succulent seafood (easily customizable to your favorites!), crisp-tender vegetables, and a fiery chili kick. Perfect for a satisfying solo meal or a delicious dinner for four, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes. Imagine juicy prawns and scallops tossed in a fragrant sauce with colorful peppers and asparagus – a taste sensation that's both healthy and incredibly flavorful!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 388.9 kcal
Protein 110g
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Ingredients for Chili Seafood Stir Fry

  • 200g King Prawns and/or Scallops
  • 200g King Prawns and/or Scallops
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Five Spice Powder
  • 1-2 tbsp Red Thai Chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Oil (as substitute for vegetable oil)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
  • Yellow Pepper
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts
  • 1 cup Asparagus Spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

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How to Make Chili Seafood Stir Fry

  1. Combine 200g seafood (prawns and/or scallops), 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp five-spice powder, 1-2 tbsp chili flakes (adjust to taste), 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp grated ginger in a bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry seafood in batches until cooked through (about 2-3 minutes per batch), then remove and set aside.
  3. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 green bell pepper (sliced), until slightly softened (about 3-4 minutes). Add 1 cup bean sprouts, 1 cup asparagus spears (cut into 1-inch pieces), and 1/2 cup frozen peas. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  4. Return the cooked seafood to the wok. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Stir-fry until heated through and vegetables are tender-crisp (about 2 minutes). Stir in 1 tbsp chopped chives, reserving the rest for garnish.
  5. Serve immediately. Garnish with remaining chives.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chili Seafood Stir Fry?

Chili Seafood Stir Fry takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chili Seafood Stir Fry?

Chili Seafood Stir Fry has approximately 388.9 calories per serving, with about 110 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chili Seafood Stir Fry?

The key ingredients for Chili Seafood Stir Fry are King Prawns, Scallops, Black Pepper, Five Spice Powder, Red Thai Chile, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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