Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Head on kauai prawns pan fried and dressed with prawn shoyu gravy, watercress, and crispy garlic chips
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Ingredients
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Prawns
Prawn Shoyu Gravy
Garnish
Method
Prawns Preparation
- 1
Clean the Prawns
Rinse the Kauai prawns under cold running water, removing any debris. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Cooking the Prawns
- 3
Pan Fry the Prawns
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Prawn Shoyu Gravy
- 4
Prepare the Gravy
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Thicken the Gravy
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk it into the simmering sauce until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Green Onions
Chop the green onions and stir them into the gravy. Remove from heat.
Assembly
- 7
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, arrange the cooked prawns. Drizzle the prawn shoyu gravy over them.
- 8
Garnish
Top with fresh watercress and sprinkle crispy garlic chips over the prawns for added crunch.
