Szechuan Spicy Prawns

Szechuan Spicy Prawns are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent prawns tossed in a fiery Szechuan sauce, perfect for spice lovers. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 tablespoon
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 3-4
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the prawns with cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and dried red chilies to the pan, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the prawns, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar, then pour it over the prawns in the pan.
6. Stir well to coat the prawns in the sauce and allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil, then toss in the sliced green onions.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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