Tough week - one of our beloved cats died suddenly & a dear friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. Haven't had much enthusiasm for cooking - but finally decided some good eats might lift our spirits.
Brined some big Tiger Prawns (deveined, in shell) in cooled Oolong tea/ sugar/kosher salt mixture (1 Lb shrimp, 1 1/2 C tea, 1/3 C salt & sugar) for 1/2 hour then sizzled 'em up quickly in olive oil, garlic, cracked pepper & 5 spice powder in my monster cast iron skillet... They were gorgeous. Easy home made, not killer hot, Wasabi cream for dipping. Properly messy and really good on a summery evening. Jasmine rice & steamed asparagus filled out the menu.
