Black Pepper Shrimp
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Black Pepper Shrimp
Description
The recipe starts by shelling tiger prawns, leaving the tails intact for presentation. Black peppercorns are coarsely crushed using a mortar or knife, which releases their pungent aroma without overwhelming heat. Garlic is sautéed in melted butter until fragrant, then the shrimp are added and tossed together to coat well.
Oyster sauce and Chinese rice wine add depth and umami, while a small amount of sugar balances the flavors. The shrimp are cooked until just done, preserving their tender texture. Scallions sprinkled at the end provide a fresh contrast.
This method produces shrimp with a buttery, peppery crust and mildly sweet undertones. For a slight char and extra flavor, broiling the cooked shrimp briefly is recommended.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) tiger prawn or shrimp, shell-on, headless
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 1 teaspooon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon scallion chopped
Instructions
- Remove the shells from the tiger prawns or shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Lightly pound the black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle until coarsely cracked.
- You can use the flat side of your knife to press, crack, and coarsely chop the peppercorns.
- Heat a skillet or wok and add the melted butter over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and black pepper until fragrant, then add the tiger prawns or shrimp and stir to combine.
- Add the oyster sauce and stir a few times before incorporating the wine and sugar. Stir-fry until the prawns or shrimp are cooked through. Add the scallions, mix well, then dish out and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor and slight charring, broil the cooked black pepper shrimp in the oven for 1 minute before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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