Fluffed Spice Prawns

Prawns turn out lightly coated in a semi-crunchy, spicy, rich coating. These prawns melt in your mouth! Easy, very tasty and always a big hit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying
• 3 tablespoons salt, divided
• 40 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
• 3 tablespoons ground black pepper, divided
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice, then roll in grated Parmesan, if using.

Step 2

Shake the remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper together with flour in a plastic bag. Add seasoned shrimp to bag; close the bag and shake to coat shrimp.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and fry until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain; serve hot.