Hot Spicy Braised Prawns Recipes

SPICY KING PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet. Add the garlic, paprika (One Tablespoon plus One teaspoon), cumin, ginger and cayenne and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and stir in the cilantro.
• Transfer to a platter and serve.

PRAWN BALCHAO (GOAN PICKLE-STYLE HOT PRAWNS)

Steps:

• Put the prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle salt on them. Keep aside.
• Roast the chillies, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, cloves and cinnamon till they begin to release their aroma.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Grind the ginger, garlic and roasted spices into a smooth paste using the vinegar.
• Heat the oil on a medium flame in a wok-style pan to medium-high heat.
• Add the prawns and stir fry till opaque. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
• In the same pan, fry the onions till light brown. Add the tomato and curry leaves and fry until the tomatoes are soft.
• Now add the spice-vinegar paste, sugar and salt to taste and fry till the oil begins to separate.
• Add the prawns to this sauce, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with plain boiled rice and/or naan.

HOT SPICED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Warm the oil in a large wide saucepan, and throw in the scallions, garlic and ginger.
• Stir everything around vigorously until the onions begin to wilt, and then toss in the prawns, stirring again. Cover the pan and let everything cook for about 5 minutes; then, remove the lid and pour in the sherry. Stir again, then cover the pan until the prawns are cooked through and no longer glassy in the middle. Taste; add a sprinkling of salt if you need it. Pour into a large shallow bowl, making sure you don't lose all the bits of onion, garlic and ginger, and take immediately to the table.

HOT CHILLI PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat a wok over high heat, and add the oil.
• Add in the chopped garlic, ginger and chillies, and stir fry for about 30 seconds, until the chillies have darkened (but careful not to let it burn).
• Add the prawns and continue frying for about 4-5 minutes - until they turn pink.
• Stir in the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar and the cornflour mixture and bring to a simmer and pour in the boiling water.
• Add in lime juice and give it all a good stir till the sauce has thickened.
• Garnish with spring onion and chopped coriander and serve straightaway.

HOT BRAISED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. PREP WORK: 1) If using frozen shrimp, defrost under cold running water for approx. 3 minutes 2) Peel and devein shrimp and remove tails 3) Peel garlic and mince finely or smash into past w/ mortar and pestle 4) Peel and finely grate fresh ginger 5) finely dice green onions and cilantro (for toppings)
• 2. Put shrimp in cold wok and cover with water. Turn heat to medium and bring to near boil. DO NOT BOIL or the shrimp will become rubbery. (this should only take a few minutes). Remove from heat and drain in strainer, rinse with ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• 3. Heat up peanut oil in wok, making sure to lubricate the sides of the wok. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds, add white vinegar and stir. Add remaining ingredients in the order listed, continuing to stir between additions. Mix and heat in wok about a minute. Once sauce becomes bubbly and the shrimp and cook over medium high heat, stirring slowly until the shrimp turn orange. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Remove from heat immediately when they are done and serve over steamed rice. Top with diced green onion and cilantro to taste.