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Prawn Simmered in Garlic Onion Sauce


1 lb frozen prawn (5-6)
2 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1.5 T shrimp paste in soya bean oil
2 green onion, cut into 2-inches length
1 T vegetable oil
salt, pepper, fish sauce, sugar

Use scissors to cut off part of the prawn head, just pass the nose (hard nub above the eyes), the claws and legs part while prawn still frozen (don't defrost them). Remove prawn shell, sand vein, but leave the tail attached for presentation.

Heat oil and add shallot and garlic, cook until fragrant, place prawns and pan sear both sides until golden. Add shrimp paste with soya bean oil in. Season with fish sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Simmer for 3-5 minutes (if prawn was frozen).

Optional: You can add 1/2 cup of coconut juice and simmer.