Ingredients:1 lb tail-on shrimp/prawns, deveined
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbl butter
2 stalks green onion, cut into 2” pieces
1 tbl brandy
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbl cooking oil
Directions:
rinse prawns, pat completely dry and marinate in cornstarch and 1/2 tsp kosher salt for 5 minutes. heat your wok or large skillet over high heat. when wok is hot, add 2 tbl cooking oil. when oil is hot and just starting to smoke, add prawns. fry until they are half-done, approximately 1-2 minutes. remove from wok, leaving the oil in the wok.
turn heat to medium-high. add the garlic, fry for 10 seconds. add the brandy, salt, sugar, butter. cook sauce for 1 minute to thicken slightly. add the half-cooked prawns and green onion. fry until prawns are cooked through, about 2 minutes (depends on size of your prawns).
Source: http://www.steamykitchen.com/45-garlic-brandy-prawns.html
