Don’t like deep frying? This recipe is just as tasty as any deep fried salt and pepper dish out there. Plus you cut down on the calories. It is inexpensive and easy to make. If you are a big fan of garlic and heat, this is the dish for you! Serve as an appy with your favorite beer or as dinner served with steam rice and lightly dressed green salad. This dish is already packed with flavour. Pair it with a light Pilsner or a glass of sweet Chardonnay. You need a bit of sweet to balance the heat. And while you’re at it play some Red Hot Chilli Peppers! (Blood Sugar Sex Magik is a great album!)
Ingredients:
1 bag of frozen Tiger Prawns or large Shrimps (thawed and patted dry with paper towel)
2 tbsp. Cornstarch
2 Jalapenos (if you want the heat toned down, remove the seeds)
5 cloves minced Garlic
a pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Green Onions
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp soft Butter
Salt and fresh ground Pepper to taste
Directions:
Chop jalapenos to create a coin-like look with seeds exposed. If you want to get rid of the seeds cut the jalapenos lengthwise and use a pairing knife to scrape out seeds. (Use a pair of rubber gloves to work with the chilli.) Mince garlic. Set aside.
Heat a frying pan at medium. Prepare the prawns by washing and patting it dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and set aside.
Add oil in pan. Saute’ the jalapenos and garlic together until the jalapenos are just slightly wilted. Do not overcook. Add the cornstarch with Prawns and quickly fold it in until prawns are covered. Add in the pan with red chilli flakes and saute’ until prawns are orange in color about 5 minutes.
Add butter, salt and pepper for more flavour.
Turn off the heat and set the pan aside. Serve immediately!
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