Crispy Battered Prawns
Elevate your seafood experience with this irresistible recipe for Crispy Battered Prawns, featuring succulent prawns encased in a golden, airy batter that's perfectly crisp. The secret lies in the use of cold sparkling water, which guarantees a feather-light texture and a delightful crunch. Seasoned with a touch of white pepper and salt, the batter enhances the natural sweetness of the prawns, while deep frying creates an ultra-crispy coating. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or indulgent main dish. Serve these crispy prawns with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty kick that completes the dish’s flavor profile. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a seafood treat, these fried prawns will undoubtedly become a favorite on your table!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and white pepper.
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.
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.
Dip each prawn individually into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off before gently lowering it into the hot oil.
Fry the prawns in batches to avoid crowding, cooking each batch for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the prawns from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve the crispy battered prawns immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the prawns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1003.6 g | 1287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.8 g | 704% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2193 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 136.3 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1655 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
