Spicy Prawns in Sauce
By pat5597
First time 7/20/08
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Serve with Rice
'Prawns and Shrimp' used interchangeably - use large shrimp!
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Ingredients
- Prawn Marinade:
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 slices ginger root, the size of a quarter, smashed with the flat side of a cleaver
- 1 1/2 T sake
- 1/2 t salt
- Seasonings:
- 2 T minced scallions
- 1 1/2 T minced garlic
- 1 T minced ginger root
- 1 1/2 t chili paste
- Prawn Sauce:
- 6 T water
- 5 T ketchup
- 2 T rice wine or sake
- 1 1/2 T sugar
- 1 1/2 t cornstarch
- 1/2 t salt
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
Rince shrimp lightly, drain thoroughly, pat dry. Holding cleaver or chef's knife parallel to the cutting board, score prawns along back so they will "butterfly" when cooked.
Place prawns in a mixing bowl, add the marinade, toss lightly and let marinate for 20 min. Drain prawns and disgard the ginger root.
Heat wok, add 2 T of oil and heat until very hot. Add minced seasonings and stir-fry for about 10 seconds, until fragrant. Add chili paste and stir-fry for about 5 seconds over high heat.
Add prawns and cook about 1 min, then add the prawn sauce and stir until it begins to thicken. Toss lightly and transfer mixture to a platter. Serve.
4 Servings: 158 cal / 1 G fat / 0 G fiber per serving
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