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Chinese Restaurant-Style Cashew Nut Prawns Recipe
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Chinese Restaurant-Style Cashew Nut Prawns Recipe

Chinese Cashew Nut Prawns is the seafood cousin to the classic Chinese Cashew Chicken, but with an added touch of elegance. The sweet, succulent prawns pair perfectly with the crunchy cashews, and the sauce, made from ginger, garlic, and soy, gives the dish a savory depth while keeping things light and aromatic. A dish that would easily make its way into a festive meal or an elegant weeknight dinner!
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Seafood
Keyword: Asian, Chinese Restaurant-Style Recipe, Shrimp
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Large Prawns (about 16–20 count) peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
  • 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted roasted Cashews
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 Onion sliced
  • 2 Green Onions chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth or Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Instructions

  • In a bowl, toss prawns with cornstarch, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and white pepper. Set aside and marinate 10 minutes.
  • Pour oil into a wok or large skillet. Place over medium-high heat.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, add prawns. Stir-fry until they turn pink and curl, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add remaining oil.
  • Add garlic, onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened, but still crisp.
  • Return prawns to pan.
  • Add cashews, green onions, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar and chicken broth. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
  • Drizzle with sesame oil, toss briefly, and serve hot.

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