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Crispy Golden Fried Prawns

Cultural Context

Crispy fried prawns are a beloved dish in Denmark, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. This dish showcases the fresh seafood available along the Danish coast, and it's commonly served at gatherings and celebrations. Variations exist globally, with different spices and coatings, but the essence of crispy, golden prawns remains a favorite.

DanishDKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
450-500 gms prawn or shrimp (shelled and deveined)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 US cup all purpose flour (seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper powder)
2 whisked eggs
1.5 US cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper powder
oil for deep frying

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: fish fillets

Chicken is a leaner protein option, while fish fillets can be less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is often cheaper.

1

Clean and devein the shrimps/prawns and make diagonal cuts on the inner side at 3 places to prevent the prawns from curling up.

2

Marinate the prawns with salt and pepper powder and set aside for 30 mins at room temperature.

3

Take 3 glass containers and add the all purpose flour, whisked eggs, and panko bread crumbs in each.

4

Firstly, dredge the marinated prawns/shrimp in the bowl of all purpose flour to coat them completely.

5

Take the shrimp one at a time and add them in the whisked egg, coating with the egg.

6

Drop the shrimp in the bowl containing panko breadcrumbs, pressing it well to make it stick.

7

Arrange the coated shrimp on a plate and repeat until all are done.

8

You can arrange in 2 plates and keep these in the freezer for a minimum of 1 hour or longer if desired.

9

Heat oil till medium hot and add the coated prawns, avoiding crowding the pan.

10

Do not stir for 1 minute, then stir and fry till golden in color, for a total of 4-5 mins on medium heat.

Cooking Techniques

breadingfrying

Equipment Needed

glass containersfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfisheggswheat

Also Known As

Fried ShrimpCrispy PrawnsPrawn Tempura

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