Description
A flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring succulent tiger prawns sautéed with fragrant garlic, cracked black pepper, and a savory sauce made with oyster sauce, rice wine, and a touch of sugar. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this quick and easy recipe highlights the boldness of black pepper and the sweetness of seafood.
Ingredients
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Seafood
- 12 oz (350g) tiger prawns or shrimp, shell-on, headless
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Other
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Remove the shells from the tiger prawns or shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Lightly pound the black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle until coarsely cracked or use the flat side of a knife to press and crack them.
- Cook the aromatics: Heat a skillet or wok over medium heat and add the melted butter. Sauté the minced garlic and cracked black pepper until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp: Place the prepared prawns or shrimp into the skillet and stir to coat them with the butter, garlic, and black pepper. Cook until they start to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate sauces and flavors: Add the oyster sauce, stir briefly, then pour in the rice wine and add the sugar. Continue stir-frying until the prawns are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Add the chopped scallions, mix well, and remove from heat. Serve immediately as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, briefly toast the black peppercorns in a dry pan before crushing.
- Ensure not to overcook the prawns to keep them tender.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute jumbo shrimp with smaller ones, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
