Braised prawns Shandong

Method

1. 1 Trim the shrimp's antennae and make a slit along the back to remove the black vein, while keeping the shell and head intact.
2. 2 Gently press the shrimp heads in a pan of hot oil to let the roe flow out and turn into red oil.
3. 3 The red shrimp oil from the shrimp roe provides the entire color and flavor of the dish; no artificial coloring or ketchup is used.
4. 4 Fry the shrimp in red oil for 3 minutes on each side until the shell is crispy.
5. 5 Pour Shaoxing wine along the edge of the pan, then add soy sauce, sugar, and a little water.
6. 6 Simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp, then sprinkle with chopped scallions and pepper.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 35 min

  Replace step 4: spray shrimp oil onto whole shrimp and fry at 200 degrees for 6 minutes, flipping at the 3rd minute; steps 5-6 continue simmering in the pan for 8 minutes to allow the sauce to coat the shells.