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Gallery Firecracker Prawns Recipe Summary Servings: 8
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 large shallots, peeled 1 pound large shrimp 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce 1/4 cup thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper 2 scallions, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch long 1 fresh serrano or 1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns 3 sprigs cilantro, for garnish
Gallery Firecracker Prawns
Recipe Summary Servings: 8
Gallery
Firecracker Prawns
Firecracker Prawns
Firecracker Prawns
Recipe Summary Servings: 8
Recipe Summary
Servings: 8
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 large shallots, peeled 1 pound large shrimp 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce 1/4 cup thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper 2 scallions, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch long 1 fresh serrano or 1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns 3 sprigs cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Thinly slice two shallots; set aside. Finely chop remaining two shallots. Using kitchen shears, cut through shrimp shells along back. Leaving shells on, use a small sharp knife to devein shrimp.
Carefully lift one side of shrimp shells; tuck about 1/2 teaspoon chopped shallot onto shrimp. Gently press shells back in place.
Combine cornstarch, paprika, salt, and cracked pepper. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook just until opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Scatter garlic and reserved sliced shallots over shrimp and cook, shaking pan often, 1 minute. Add sugar, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons water, bell pepper, scallions, serrano pepper, and peppercorns; toss to combine. Cook, shaking pan often, 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.
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