Crispy Salt & Pepper Prawns

Crispy Salt & Pepper Prawns

andrewzimmern.com

Crispy Salt & Pepper Prawns | Wok-tossed shrimp fried to perfection in peanut oil, seasoned with scallions, chiles, salt, and pepper. Serve with a flavorful dipping sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers!

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Cooking tools:

  • Wok
  • Stove
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spider strainer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Paper towel
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 lb shrimp
  • 3 T kosher salt
  • 1 c Corn starch
  • 4 c Peanut Oil
  • 12 scallions
  • 1 T sea salt
  • 1 T black pepper
  • 2 T sugar
  • 5 dried red chiles
  • 1/2 c thinly shaved shallots
  • 1 c thinly sliced red and green hot chilies-I like to use 2 red jalapenos, 4 serranos, and a piece of a habanero to round out the heat. You can also use small read and green Thai chilies.
  • 1/2 c soy sauce
  • 1/3 c chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp Chinese rice wine or sake
  • 3 T sugar
  • 2 T minced ginger
  • 3 cloves thinly sliced garlic

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