Best 5 Salt And Pepper Prawns Recipes

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Craving for a quick and delectable seafood dish? Look no further than the irresistible Salt and Pepper Prawns. This classic Cantonese dish tantalizes taste buds with its crispy, succulent prawns coated in a flavorful blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic spices. Originating from Hong Kong, this dish has gained immense popularity worldwide, becoming a staple in many Chinese restaurants and home kitchens alike.

Our comprehensive guide presents three distinct recipes to cater to various preferences and skill levels. The first recipe, "Easy Salt and Pepper Prawns," lives up to its name, offering a simplified version that yields crispy prawns in under 30 minutes. For those seeking a more authentic experience, the "Traditional Salt and Pepper Prawns" recipe delves into the art of creating the perfect batter and achieving that irresistible balance of flavors.

Last but not least, the "Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Prawns" recipe caters to health-conscious individuals, utilizing an air fryer to achieve a guilt-free indulgence. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate this delectable dish in the comfort of their own kitchens.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SALT AND PEPPER PRAWNS (SHRIMP)



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A great fingerfood dish for parties or serve as an entree. You can use regular ground peppercorns ground chinese sichuan peppercorns if you prefer This recipe is wheat and gluten free

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 medium green prawns (about 1.4 kilos)
1/2 cup rice flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 cups peanut oil
1 tablespoon flaked sea salt
1 -2 lemon, cut into wedges to serve

Steps:

  • Peel, devein and butterfly the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
  • Combine the flour salt and 2 teaspoons of the ground peppercorns in a large bowl. Add prawns and toss to coat in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour from each prawn.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or frypan until very hot. Cook prawns in small batches for about 2 minutes or until crisp. Transfer prawns to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  • In a seperate bowl, combine the salt flakes with the remaining teaspoon of ground peppercorns.
  • Place prawns on a serving plate and sprinkle with the salt & pepper mix. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

SALT AND PEPPER PRAWNS WITH LIME AND CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Salt and Pepper Prawns with Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Australian

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon szechwan pepper
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons flaked sea salt
2 tablespoons rice flour
750 g medium green king prawns, shelled and cleaned leaving tails intact
1/2 cup peanut oil
70 g brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small fresh red chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
1/3 cup lime juice, plus wedges to serve

Steps:

  • For dipping sauce, combine sugar and vinegar in a small frying pan and stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Cool, then add reamaining sauce ingredients.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Dry roast pepper and peppercorns in a small pan over low medium heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant, then cool.
  • Grind roasted peppers, salt and rice flour until coarsely ground.
  • Place prawns in bowl and sprinkle with pepper mixture to coat.
  • Heat oil in wok and fry prawns in batches for 2 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Serve prawns immediately with dipping sauce and lime wedges to the side.

TOM'S SZECHUAN PEPPER AND SALT PRAWNS



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This recipe comes to us from Seattle-based chef and restaurateur Tom Douglas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 pound large prawns in the shell (preferably fresh), split down the back and vein removed
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chile, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare pepper-salt: In a small saute pan over medium heat, toast Szechuan and white peppercorns for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan. They will smoke and pop like popcorn, but don't let them burn. Let cool, then coarsely grind the pepper in a spice mill, and combine with salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place cornstarch in a medium bowl. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large saute pan over high heat until it is just short of smoking. Toss prawns in the cornstarch, and remove excess by shaking coated prawns in a sieve. Add prawns to the wok, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing a few times to cook through on both sides. With a large spatula, hold the prawns in place, tip the wok, and pour off and discard the excess oil. Add garlic, minced chile, and pepper-salt mixture. Return the wok to the heat, and toss prawns with the spices until spices release their fragrance and coat the shells, about 1 minute.

MONSOON SALT AND PEPPER WHOLE PRAWNS



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Provided by Linda Wells

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound whole fresh prawns, preferably with heads
1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons white peppercorns
2 whole small dried chili peppers
4 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon five-spices, preferably homemade (see note)
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups peanut oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse the shrimp. Dry thoroughly and set aside.
  • Combine the three peppers in a small skillet and heat, shaking, until the Sichuan peppercorns begin to smoke. Remove from the heat and grind to a coarse powder in a spice grinder. Combine with the salt, five-spices and sugar. Set aside half of the mixture for another time.
  • Heat four cups of peanut oil in a wok until nearly smoking. Fry the prawns quickly and remove to drain with a large slotted spoon or skimmer.
  • Heat a dry wok to smoking. Add the prawns and, while tossing them vigorously, sprinkle them very liberally with the salt and pepper mixture. This should take another 30 seconds or so. Turn off the heat, toss quickly with the coriander and serve hot.

SALT AND PEPPER PRAWNS



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Make and share this Salt and Pepper Prawns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Yorky1000

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
500 g prawns, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, pepper and salt in a bowl. Add the prawns and toss well to ensure they are coated.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok and stir fry the prawns for around 4 minutes.
  • Serve hot on lettuce garnished with sliced chilis, spring onion and chopped coriander leaf.

Tips:

  • Use large prawns for the best results.
  • Make sure to devein and clean the prawns before cooking.
  • Use a wok or a large skillet for cooking the prawns.
  • Heat the oil until it is shimmering before adding the prawns.
  • Cook the prawns in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the prawns for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender.
  • Season the prawns and vegetables with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the prawns and vegetables immediately with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Salt and pepper prawns is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The prawns are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger. The dish is typically served with rice or noodles. With these tips, you can make the perfect salt and pepper prawns at home.

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