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Sautéed Deep Fried Prawns | Chef John’s Cooking Class

Chef John Zhang

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Deep-fried prawns are popular food all around the world and this recipe will show you how to make them flavorful and tender. Whether you’re a seafood aficionado or someone looking to experiment with bold flavors, this recipe promises a delightful symphony of taste and texture. With a crispy exterior, tender inside, and a sauce that’s a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and umami, every bite is a celebration.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 15 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

14 ㅤ Tiger prawns
For Frying
1½ Qt Cooking oil
1 tbsp. Corn starch
Sautéed Deep Fried Prawns
1 tbsp. Cooking oil
1 tbsp. Ginger, minced
1½ tbsp. Green onion, chopped
2 tbsp. Shaoxing wine
3 tbsp. Soy sauce
2 tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Maggi seasoning
1/2 tsp. Sweet black rice vinegar
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1/8 tsp. White Pepper

Directions:

Step 1

Preparation of Prawns: Cut along the outer edge of the shrimp's back, about 1/4-inch deep. Carefully remove and discard the vein.

Step 2

Preparation of Ingredients: Mince the ginger and finely chop the green onion. Set aside.

Step 3

Coating the Prawns: In a mixing bowl, coat the shrimps evenly with cornstarch. This step ensures that the cornstarch absorbs some of the moisture, keeping the shrimp tender during the deep frying process.

Step 4

Deep Frying: In a deep frying pan, heat the cooking oil to 400°F/200°C. Once the oil is hot, quickly deep fry the shrimps for approximately 1 minute or until they turn golden brown.

Step 5

Draining the Prawns: Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimps from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.

Step 6

Sautéing the Ingredients: In a separate cooking pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the minced ginger and chopped green onion. Fry for about 15-20 seconds or until they release a fragrant aroma.

Step 7

Adding the Sauces: To the same pan, add the Shaoxing cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, Maggi Seasoning, and sweet black rice vinegar. Stir the mixture well to combine all the flavors.

Step 8

Final Touch: Add the deep-fried shrimps to the pan. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with ground white pepper. Quickly stir to ensure the shrimps are well-coated with the sauce.

Step 9

Transfer the sautéed deep-fried prawns to a serving dish and enjoy while hot!