Salted Prawns
Salted prawns are crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor, thanks to the garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns. They’re easy to whip up and truly irresistible.
Servings 3 servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 12 medium prawns or large shrimp , shells and heads on (optional)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil
- 5 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 4 green onions , sliced thinly, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns , crushed
Instructions
- Trim tendrils off prawns with scissors. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a shallow slit along the back of each prawn and remove the vein. Rinse under cold running water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix together cornstarch and salt. Thoroughly coat each prawn with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat oil in a wok or a large sauté pan over high heat. . Add prawns and sauté until just turning pink, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, green onions and crushed peppercorns. Cook, stirring constantly, until prawns are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Serve, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g