Best Hot Spicy Braised Prawns Recipes

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Provided by JustJanS

Categories Asian

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg medium prawns, uncooked
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons lemongrass, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons honey
4 spring onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 315, Sodium 1645.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 34.9

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Provided by Tamara Edson

Categories Seafood

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp peanut oil
6 clove garlic
2 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp red chile paste (found in asian or middle eastern markets)
1/4 c red wine
2 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1/4 c ketchup
TOPPINGS
green onions
cilantro, fresh

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.

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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 scallions, cut into 3 pieces each and sliced into strips
2 fat cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced thinly
1 (1/2-inch) piece of ginger, peeled, sliced thinly, and cut into strips
2 1/4 pounds shelled raw shrimp
1/3 cup dry sherry
Kosher salt

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.

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Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
salt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or 1 cup flat leaf parsley

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.