Ginger Prawns/Shrimp Recipe

Ginger prawns/shrimp is a spicy Indo-Chinese dish. It is one of my favorite Shrimp dishes and tastes awesome when served with Steamed Rice or any Indian Flat Bread.
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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In25 MinHealth IndexJust Enjoy
Servings5Cuisine
CourseTaste
Speciality, Main Ingredient
Interest Group, , , ,

Ingredients

 Prawn1 Pound (medium size. Shrimp(detailed))
 Onion1 Large
 Chilli sauce2 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce3 Tablespoon
 Ginger garlic paste1 Tablespoon
 Ginger3 Inch, finely chopped
 Corn flour/Corn starch7 Tablespoon
 Black pepper powder3 Pinch
 Red food color4 Drop
 Chilly powder To Taste
 Coriander/Cilantro1 Tablespoon (for garnish)

Directions

Marinade shrimp/prawns with Chilli sauce, soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, salt and corn starch for about 30 minutes.

Deep fry the shrimp and remove excess oil with the help of a kitchen towel/absorbent sheet.

Grind a large onion into a smooth paste (add a little water while grinding).

Heat a skillet. Add a 3 tbs oil and add the ground onion paste and fry on a low flame until the paste begins to change color.

Add chopped ginger, 1 tbs soy sauce, black pepper powder, chilly powder, salt and red color and continue frying until the oil begins to separate.

Add the fried shrimp/prawns and mix well. Add a cup of water (if you want gravy) and cook until mixture thickens to required consistency.

Garnish with cilantro.

Serve Hot with Steamed Rice.

Comments

Anonymous

Biman Raha says :

Simply Delicious.
Posted on: 6 September 2011 - 8:23am
Anonymous

vanie says :

tried this dish...turned out well....super delish...everyone luved it..thanks
Posted on: 29 December 2009 - 9:00pm
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Snigdha says :

Thank you Vanie. Glad you like it!
Posted on: 6 September 2011 - 11:21am
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Snigdha says :

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Posted on: 6 January 2010 - 12:52am
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