Spicy Prawns with Sweet Dipping

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 Certainly! Here's a recipe for spicy prawns with a sweet dipping sauce:




Ingredients for Spicy Prawns:

  • 1 pound (450g) large prawns, cleaned and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust according to your spice preference)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil for cooking
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Ingredients for Sweet Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)
  • Chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions:

  1. 1. In a bowl, prepare the marinade for the prawns by combining soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, ginger paste, garlic paste, and salt. Mix well to combine.


  3. 2. Add the cleaned prawns to the marinade and toss them gently to coat them evenly. Allow the prawns to marinate for about 20-30 minutes.


  5. 3. While the prawns are marinating, prepare the sweet dipping sauce. In a separate bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine all the ingredients.


  7. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.


  9. 5. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated prawns to the skillet, reserving any leftover marinade for later use. Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.


  11. 6. Pour the remaining marinade over the cooked prawns in the skillet and toss them gently to coat them with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.


  13. 7. Remove the prawns from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.


  15. 8. Serve the spicy prawns hot with the prepared sweet dipping sauce on the side. Garnish the dipping sauce with chopped scallions for added freshness and flavor.

Dip the spicy prawns into the sweet dipping sauce and enjoy the flavorful combination of spicy and sweet flavors! This dish goes well as an appetizer or can be served as part of a main course.

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