Salt And Pepper Prawns With Lime And Chilli Dipping

Name: Salt And Pepper Prawns With Lime And Chilli Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon szechwan pepper; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt; 2 tablespoons rice flour; 750 g medium green king prawns, shelled and cleaned leaving tails intact; 1/2 cup peanut oil; Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce; 70 g brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 small fresh red chile, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves; 1/3 cup lime juice, plus wedges to serve

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon szechwan pepper
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons flaked sea salt
2 tablespoons rice flour
750 g medium green king prawns, shelled and cleaned leaving tails intact
1/2 cup peanut oil
Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce
70 g brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small fresh red chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
1/3 cup lime juice, plus wedges to serve

1
For dipping sauce, combine sugar and vinegar in a small frying pan and stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves.
2
Cool, then add reamaining sauce ingredients.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Dry roast pepper and peppercorns in a small pan over low medium heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant, then cool.
5
Grind roasted peppers, salt and rice flour until coarsely ground.
6
Place prawns in bowl and sprinkle with pepper mixture to coat.
7
Heat oil in wok and fry prawns in batches for 2 minutes or until cooked through.
8
Drain on absorbent paper.
9
Serve prawns immediately with dipping sauce and lime wedges to the side.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon szechwan pepper, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt, 2 tablespoons rice flour, and more.

Yes, Salt And Pepper Prawns With Lime And Chilli Dipping Sauce 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.

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Salt And Pepper Prawns With Lime And Chilli Dipping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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