Ginger Scallion Prawns with Soy Butter Sauce

KATHY: My father and I share a passion for a Cantonese dish called sih yàuh wòhng ha, or “prawns in supreme soy,” a delicacy of large, shell-on prawns with their tails and heads intact (the juicy heads are considered the best part). The dish earns its “supreme” title from the use of aged or high-quality soy sauce, which forms the base of its flavor.

The magic happens as sugar, soy sauce, scallions, and ginger caramelize in the pan with the prawns, creating a mouthwa