Hot Spicy Braised Prawns Recipes

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.

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.

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.

BRAISED PRAWNS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Shell and devein prawns.
• Cut broccoli thick pieces, drain mushrooms, drain bamboo shoots and cut into thin slices.
• Heat oil, add prawns, saute quickly until tender and light pink, approximately 3 minutes.
• Add the bamboo shoots, broccoli and mushrooms to the pan, toss well.
• Blend cornflour with stock, oyster sauce, salt and pepper, sugar and ginger. Bring to the boil.
• Stir continuously and cook for one minute.

SPICY PRAWNS

Steps:

• Shell and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
• Combine the prawns and the marinade in bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or over night.
• Heat oil in large non-stick pan and cook the prawns until they are tender.
• Serve at once over rice or noodles, with a green vegetable.
• MARINADE:Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.