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    A light, salty crust makes prawns taste sweeter, while crushed Szechuan peppercorns lend a gentle, pulsing heat and a complex perfume to scallions, garlic, and ginger.

    Ingredients

    • 12 medium prawns or large shrimp, shells and heads on (optional), backs split open
    • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 3 tablespoons coarse salt
    • 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
    • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
    • 4 scallions, sliced on the bias, plus more for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed

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    Nutritional Info
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    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 143 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 14 g 21.53%
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g 11.63%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 4380 mg 182.51%
    • Calcium: 6 mg 0.57%
    • Potassium: 25 mg 0.72%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 0 mg 0.9%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g 1.13%
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Protein: 0 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 4 g
    • Vitamin A 0.26%
    • Vitamin C 0.4%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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