Crispy Battered Prawns
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly crispy battered prawns, a restaurant-quality dish you can make right in your own kitchen! Each plump prawn is enveloped in a light, airy batter made with cold sparkling water, ensuring a perfectly golden and crunchy exterior after deep frying. Seasoned with just the right hint of white pepper and salt, these prawns are bursting with flavor in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet snack. Serve them hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright, zesty finish that pairs beautifully with the crisp coating. Perfect for seafood lovers, these crispy battered prawns are a must-try crowd pleaser that will disappear in seconds!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 250 milliliters cold sparkling water
- 1000 milliliters vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 4 pieces lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and white pepper.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. It's important to use cold sparkling water to ensure a light and airy batter.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 180°C (350°F). Ensure that there is enough oil to fully submerge the prawns.
Step 5
Dip each prawn individually into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off before gently lowering it into the hot oil.
Step 6
Fry the prawns in batches to avoid crowding, cooking each batch for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Step 7
Remove the prawns from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 8
Serve the crispy battered prawns immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the prawns.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2019.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10100.7 |
| Total Fat 1003.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 140.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 945mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2192.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 169.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.3g | |
| Protein 136.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 404.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1654.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories