Szechuan Pepper-Salt Prawns Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tsp szechuan peppercorns
1/2 tsp white peppercorns
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, shelled and deveined
4 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp serrano chilies, seeded and minced
lime, for garnish

Directions:

To make pepper-salt: In a small saute pan over medium heat, toast the Sichuan and white peppercorns, shaking the pan, for about 3 minutes.
Do not let them burn.
They may smoke and pop like popcorn; this is OK.
Remove the pan from the heat; set aside to cool slightly.
In a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the peppercorns.
Transfer to a bowl and combine with the salt.
Set aside.
To make shrimp: In a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot but not smoking.
Working quickly, in a bowl, toss the shrimp in the cornstarch and remove the excess cornstarch by shaking the coated shrimp in a sieve or strainer.
Add the shrimp to the wok and cook, tossing a few times to cook through on both sides, for 2 to 3 minutes.
With a large spatula or other implement, hold the shrimp in place, tip the wok and very carefully pour off and discard the excess oil.
Add the garlic, chili pepper and pepper-salt mixture.
Return the wok to the heat and toss the shrimp with the spice mixture until the spices release their fragrance and coat the shrimp, about 1 minute.
Remove from the heat.
A step ahead: The pepper-salt can be made a week or more ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1026.99 Kcal (4300 kJ)
Calories from fat	646.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	71.85g	111%
Cholesterol	132.05mg	44%
Sodium	3235.07mg	135%
Potassium	222.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	81.17g	27%
Sugars	0.11g	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	10%
Protein	18.66g	37%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Iron	2.4mg	14%
Calcium	81.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	336.84 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat	212.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.56g	111%
Cholesterol	43.31mg	44%
Sodium	1061.06mg	135%
Potassium	72.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	26.62g	27%
Sugars	0.03g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	10%
Protein	6.12g	37%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	26.8mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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