Prawns with Pepper and Caramel Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 2-3 green onions, sliced (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the brown sugar, water, fish sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the prawns. Stir fry until the prawns are cooked through and pink, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, to taste.
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Verdict:

This Prawns with Pepper and Caramel recipe is a deliciously sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or entertaining. The brown sugar and caramelized onions add a lovely depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the juicy and succulent prawns. The dish has a little bit of heat from the cayenne pepper, which is balanced out by the cooling green onions at the end. Overall, a delicious dish that’s definitely worth trying!

Serving Suggestions:

This dish pairs well with steamed rice and a side of steamed or stir-fried vegetables like bok choy or broccoli. Add a little bit of extra freshness to the dish by serving it with a herb salad with sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes.