Togarashi Prawns

Name: Togarashi Prawns
Ingredients: 1 sheet nori; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, allowed to dry on a paper towel; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 pound large prawns, shelled and deveined, with tails on; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 sheet nori
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, allowed to dry on a paper towel
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound large prawns, shelled and deveined, with tails on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. To make the togarashi, toast the nori on an ungreased baking sheet for 20 minutes in the oven.
2

Allow to cool, then rip the nori into pieces that will fit in your spice mill.
3

Grind the nori, sesame seeds, orange zest, and pepper flakes in batches if necessary, and mix together in a small mixing bowl.
4

Set aside.
5

Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until very hot.
6

Add the prawns and cook 3 to 4 minutes, tossing and turning the prawns as they cook.
7

When they are firm and pink, sprinkle the prawns with the togarashi, salt, and pepper, and toss well to coat.
8

You can also brush the prawns with the oil, sprinkle them with the togarashi, salt, and pepper, and grill or broil them, turning often, until firm and pink, 3 to 4 minutes.