Red Spicy Prawns Recipe

Name: Red Spicy Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 ½ teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dry white wine; ¾ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 lb jumbo prawns (with shells); ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 25 green onion tops (8-inch-long) or 25 chives (8-inch-long); ⅛ teaspoon salt; 4 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoons hot chili paste; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled ginger; 6 sprigs cilantro (cilantro)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 ½ teaspoons water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dry white wine
¾ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 lb jumbo prawns (with shells)
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
25 green onion tops (8-inch-long) or 25 chives (8-inch-long)
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons hot chili paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled ginger
6 sprigs cilantro (cilantro)

1
Mix tomato paste,water,soy sauce,wine,sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2
Cut through back of prawn shells with sharp knife;discard black vein, rinse prawns and pat dry.
3
Combine cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in small bowl.
4
Dredge prawns in mixture, shaking off any excess.
5
Heat 1/2 cup oil in wok or large skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke (about 350 degrees).
6
Add prawns in batches and cook 20 seconds on each side; drain on paper towels.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in clean wok over high heat 30 seconds.
8
Add green onions and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
9
Stir until onions begin to wilt, about 1 1/2 minutes.
10
Transfer onions to oval platter, arranging along long sides.
11
Heat 4 1/2 teaspoons oil in clean wok over high heat 30 seconds.
12
Add chili paste, garlic, ginger and prawns and stir 15 seconds.
13
Add tomato paste mixture and stir until prawns are cooked through, about 1 1/4 minutes.
14
Transfer prawns to platter, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

639

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 ½ teaspoons water, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Red Spicy Prawns falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Spicy Prawns

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