Crispy prawns is the most appetizing sight for a seafood
lover. This recipe will give you excellent results and it is not at all
difficult to make restaurant style crispy prawns at home.
Crispy garlicky prawns is an excellent cocktail snack.
Prawns can be coated well in advance and stored in refrigerator for upto two days.
This will save your time on the party day.
I have used homemade bread crumbs made from garlic bread. Plain bread crumbs will also do. The intense garlic flavour will comes from garlic powder which is added to all purpose flour.
Recipe for Crispy Garlicky Prawns
Ingredients for Crispy Garlicky Prawns
- 500gms prawns
- 1 cup all purpose flour (maida)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 cup garlic bread or plain bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
How to make
Clean and devein the prawns. Keep the tails intact as it
will help to handle the prawns while coating them.
Give a couple of incisions on the belly side. This will prevent the prawns from curling up.
Marinate the prawns in salt and pepper for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare for the coating. First whisk up the eggs in a deep bowl. Add salt and beat well.
In another bowl take all purpose flour. Add salt and garlic
powder. Mix well. Remember if your garlic powder contains salt do not
additional salt.
Spread bread crumbs in a plate.
Hold a prawn by its tail. Roll it in the flour until well
coated. Dust excess flour.
Now dip the prawn in the egg bath followed by the bread crumbs. This process will take some time, but believe me it’s all worth it. This step will only give a nice crispy texture. At this stage prawns can be put in refrigerator for later use (if required).
Fry in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes depending on the size of prawns.
Fry in small batches. We do not want temperature of oil to drop. Also avoid overcrowding while frying. Your prawns may turn soggy.
Serve hot with sweet chilli dipping sauce (refer to previous posts for recipe of sweet chilli sauce).It also tastes great with mayonnaise.
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