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Crispy Prawns Fry

Cultural Context

Crispy Prawns Fry is a popular dish in American coastal cuisine, often enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The dish showcases the freshness of prawns, coated in a crispy batter that contrasts beautifully with the tender meat inside. It's commonly served at seafood restaurants and during festive gatherings, where the crunch and flavor delight guests. Variations exist worldwide, with each culture adding its unique twist to the batter or spices used.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 grams prawns
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
juice of half a lemon
0.5 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
0.5 tablespoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons cornflour
0.25 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 egg
bread crumbs

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Chicken breast is a leaner protein option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter, crispier texture.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

1

Take 500 grams of prawns with tails on.

2

Clean the black vein from the back of the prawns.

3

Wash the prawns and set them aside.

4

Marinate the prawns with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic, and the juice of half a lemon.

5

Mix all the ingredients well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

6

After marination, strain the prawns to remove excess water.

7

Transfer the strained prawns to a bowl.

8

Add 0.5 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, 0.25 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of Kashmiri red chili powder, and 0.5 tablespoon of red chili powder to the prawns and mix well.

9

Set the mixture aside.

10

In another bowl, beat 1 egg for coating.

11

In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornflour, 0.25 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.

12

Coat the prawns first in the cornflour and flour mixture, then dip them in the beaten egg, and finally coat them with bread crumbs.

13

Repeat the coating process for all the prawns.

14

If desired, you can freeze the coated prawns for later use.

15

Heat oil on medium flame for frying the prawns.

16

Once all the prawns are added, increase the flame to medium-high.

17

Fry the prawns until they turn golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.

18

Drain the excess oil and remove the crispy prawns from the oil.

19

Serve the crispy fried prawns with your choice of chutney, sauce, or mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

batteringfrying

Equipment Needed

bowlfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfisheggsgluten

Also Known As

Crispy Fried PrawnsPrawn Tempura

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