Garlic Prawns
Recipe: #1137
October 23, 2011
Categories: Shrimp, Garlic, Appetizers, Chinese Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, more
"Adapted from 30-Minute Chinese Recipes. This can be easily doubled."
Original is 1 serving
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (163.1 g)
- Calories 327.7
- Total Fat - 26.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 9.3 g
- Cholesterol - 173.3 mg
- Sodium - 1080.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 6.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
- Sugars - 2.3 g
- Protein - 16.8 g
- Calcium - 82.6 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Heat up a wok or heavy skillet with olive oil and butter. Lightly saute the chopped garlic until aromatic. Add shrimp, soy sauce, wine and sugar, stir well. Cook until shrimp turn pink, turn often.
Step 3
Garnish with chopped scallions if desired. Can be served with white rice.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting prawns, look for ones that are plump and moist, with no signs of spoilage.
- Make sure to use a good quality Chinese rice wine for the best flavor.
- Substitute the ponzu sauce with a combination of 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. This substitution will still provide the same balance of salty and acidic flavors, but with a more accessible ingredient.
- Substitute the Chinese rice wine with dry sherry. This substitution will provide a similar flavor profile but with a more accessible ingredient.
Lemon-Garlic Prawns Heat up a wok or heavy skillet with olive oil and butter. Lightly saute the chopped garlic until aromatic. Add shrimp, soy sauce, lemon juice, wine and sugar, stir well. Cook until shrimp turn pink, turn often. Garnish with chopped scallions if desired. Can be served with white rice.
Sesame Garlic Bok Choy. This simple side dish complements the Garlic Prawns perfectly. It is made with fresh bok choy, sesame oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and it takes just minutes to prepare. It's a great way to add a bit of crunch and flavor to the meal.
Coconut Rice: This fragrant and flavorful side dish is a great accompaniment to the Garlic Prawns. It is made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt, and it takes just minutes to prepare. The creamy coconut milk and fragrant jasmine rice make a delicious combination that pairs perfectly with the prawns.
FAQ
Q: How long should I cook the shrimp?
A: Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, turning often. This should take about 5 minutes.
Q: How do I know when the shrimp is done?
A: The shrimp is done when it turns pink and is firm to the touch. It should also have an opaque appearance.
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Fun facts:
The ponzu sauce used in this recipe is a citrus-seasoned soy sauce that was invented in the 17th century by a Japanese lord, Mizuno Tadakuni. It has since become a staple in Japanese cuisine.
The Chinese rice wine used in this recipe was popularized by the Chinese celebrity chef, Ching-He Huang. She has written several cookbooks and is known for her easy and delicious Chinese recipes.