Best Hot Spicy Braised Prawns Recipes

SZECHUAN SHRIMP, A CLASSIC CHINESE RESTAURANT DISH

Steps:

• Mix the shrimp together with 1 teaspoon of oil and ½ teaspoon of cornstarch until the shrimp are evenly coated. Set aside.
• With the burner on low, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in your wok. Add the ginger and fry for 30 seconds. Next, add the douban jiang or the hot chili oil (with chili flakes), the garlic, and the shallots, and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes.
• Next, stir in the ketchup and hoisin sauce, and turn the heat up from low to medium. Let the ketchup and hoisin sauce fry for 1 to 2 minutes to bring out a rich color and flavor. Turn the heat down if it looks like the sauce may burn.
• Next, add the Shaoxing wine, water chestnuts (if using), and the red bell pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, and let the mixture come to a boil; then immediately turn the heat down to let the mixture simmer.
• Add the rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar and white pepper, and continue to simmer the sauce for another 3 minutes. When 3 minutes have elapsed, turn the heat up slightly and stir in the shrimp.
• Once the shrimp and sauce mixture returns to a steady simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce has thickened. At this point, the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through. Stir in the scallions. Serve with steamed rice!

HOT BRAISED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. PREP WORK: 1) If using frozen shrimp, defrost under cold running water for approx. 3 minutes 2) Peel and devein shrimp and remove tails 3) Peel garlic and mince finely or smash into past w/ mortar and pestle 4) Peel and finely grate fresh ginger 5) finely dice green onions and cilantro (for toppings)
• 2. Put shrimp in cold wok and cover with water. Turn heat to medium and bring to near boil. DO NOT BOIL or the shrimp will become rubbery. (this should only take a few minutes). Remove from heat and drain in strainer, rinse with ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• 3. Heat up peanut oil in wok, making sure to lubricate the sides of the wok. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds, add white vinegar and stir. Add remaining ingredients in the order listed, continuing to stir between additions. Mix and heat in wok about a minute. Once sauce becomes bubbly and the shrimp and cook over medium high heat, stirring slowly until the shrimp turn orange. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Remove from heat immediately when they are done and serve over steamed rice. Top with diced green onion and cilantro to taste.

HOT SPICED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Warm the oil in a large wide saucepan, and throw in the scallions, garlic and ginger.
• Stir everything around vigorously until the onions begin to wilt, and then toss in the prawns, stirring again. Cover the pan and let everything cook for about 5 minutes; then, remove the lid and pour in the sherry. Stir again, then cover the pan until the prawns are cooked through and no longer glassy in the middle. Taste; add a sprinkling of salt if you need it. Pour into a large shallow bowl, making sure you don't lose all the bits of onion, garlic and ginger, and take immediately to the table.

HOT & SPICY BRAISED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Combine Oil,Garlic and Ginger in a fry pan or Wok.
• Stir and fry until the oil has absorbed the fragrance (10 seconds).
• Add Sherry, soy sauce,Chili oil and cook about 90 seconds.
• Add Prawns, braise until they turn pink and look opaque 60-90 seconds.
• Do not over cook the prawns.
• Add green onion cook 30 seconds.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Steps:

• In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
• Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.
• If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.

SPICY KING PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet. Add the garlic, paprika (One Tablespoon plus One teaspoon), cumin, ginger and cayenne and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and stir in the cilantro.
• Transfer to a platter and serve.