This vibrant Chinese-style dish features succulent prawns cooked in their shells to retain maximum flavor and moisture. The prawns are quickly stir-fried until pink, then tossed with a zesty sauce made from tomato catsup, soy sauce, and dry white wine. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and spicy red chili peppers add depth and heat, while fresh green onions provide a crisp, fresh finish. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a satisfying balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Prawns-In-Shell
Description
This vibrant Chinese-style dish features succulent prawns cooked in their shells to retain maximum flavor and moisture. The prawns are quickly stir-fried until pink, then tossed with a zesty sauce made from tomato catsup, soy sauce, and dry white wine. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and spicy red chili peppers add depth and heat, while fresh green onions provide a crisp, fresh finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a satisfying balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash and devein the prawns, leaving the shells on. Cut each prawn diagonally in half.
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Place the prawns in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the dry white wine and half of the grated ginger. Toss to coat and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine the sugar, tomato catsup, soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of white wine, and cornstarch. Stir well to create a smooth sauce.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
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Add the marinated prawns to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the prawns turn completely pink or red.
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Add the chopped green onions, remaining grated ginger, chopped garlic, and chopped chili peppers to the wok. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant and the onions are just tender.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the pan. Cook and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the prawns evenly.
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Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 179.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.3g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.0g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 0.9g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, ensure the wok is very hot before adding the prawns to achieve a nice sear.
You can adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red chili peppers.
This dish is best served immediately while hot and crispy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but reheat gently to avoid overcooking the prawns.
