Garlic shrimp is a delicious dish that combines both texture and nutrition. Its rich flavor and succulent texture make it an unforgettable culinary delight. Prawns are packed with nutrients such as protein, calcium, and phosphorus, while garlic and chili have antibacterial properties and can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. This dish not only offers a delectable taste but also has a simple and easy-to-learn cooking method, making it suitable for home preparation. If you’re looking to try a simple yet flavorful dish, why not give Garlic Prawns a try！
Ingredients for Garlic Shrimp
| Freshwater shrimp | 200g |
| Garlic | 10g |
| Pepper | 3g |
| Green onion | 20g |
| Light soy sauce | 2g |
| Oyster sauce | 4g |
| Salt | 3g |
| Edible oil | 11g |
Steps:
1.Prepare fresh green prawns and rinse them under cold water, letting them dance between your fingertips. Then, take up the treasured family heirloom-like kitchen knife and skillfully remove the shrimp heads, just like an experienced chef would.
2.First, bend the prawns in the “arched-back-straight” direction and use a knife to split them along the back midline. This is done for better flavor absorption.
3.You extend your delicate and dainty jade-like hands, with fingers gracefully dancing on the prawn’s back, skillfully picking out the black prawn vein. Each green prawn resembles a precious gem waiting to be processed, captivating in your hands.
4.After delicately handling all the prawns, you prepare to start cooking. With expertise, you finely chop the ginger, pour in yellow wine, sprinkle some black pepper, and immediately, the aroma fills the air. Focused, you stir these ingredients, allowing them to blend harmoniously. This process feels like a beautiful symphony, full of rhythm and passion.
5.Smiling, you use your petite hands to toss and mix these rich ingredients, as if playing a joyful melody. Then, gently cover the mixture, marinating for 15 minutes, allowing the prawns to absorb the flavors in this enclosed space.
6.Now, let’s take this time to mince some garlic. Crush the garlic cloves, then firmly grip the knife and chop, as if engaging in an intense battle.
7.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pan.
8.When the oil temperature reaches around 70% heat, add the green prawns and fry until both sides turn golden brown, with their backs open. Then, remove them using a slotted spoon and set aside.
9.Leave a moderate amount of oil in the pan, add minced garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
10.Next, add the fried green prawns, rapidly stir-frying to allow each prawn to fully absorb the aroma of the hot oil in the pan. Swiftly, your hands move like lightning, quickly adding salt, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, infusing the dish with soul. After stir-frying for 30 seconds, the aroma of your sautéed prawns is irresistible, and their color is enticing.
11.Then, add a small amount of hot water, feel the rush of heat, and pour in a slurry made from water and starch to thicken the sauce.
12.Finally, sprinkle some vibrant green spring onions on top, making it even more appealing. Plate up and enjoy!
Tip
1.Garlic doesn’t need to be stir-fried for too long, as it will lose its flavor if cooked for too much time.
2.The prawns should be fresh and lively, and the quantity can be adjusted according to your needs.