Ama Ebi recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUchiko AustinAma Ebi Recipe

Ama Ebi Recipe

Inspired by Uchiko Austin
Time30m
Serves2

spot prawn

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Prawns

    Start by cleaning the spot prawns. Rinse them under cold water and remove the heads if desired. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Blanch the Prawns

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cleaned prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

  3. 3

    Cool the Prawns

    Immediately transfer the cooked prawns to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes, then drain.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, wasabi paste, and soy sauce together to create a dipping sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the cooled spot prawns and drizzle with the dipping sauce. Garnish with microgreens and serve immediately.

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