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Crispy Fried Prawns

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 1044kcal
Servings: 2 People

Ingredients

Prawns, Flour & Oil

  • 1kg (2.2lbs) - King or Banana Prawns, Peeled & Deveined (Leave The Tails On)
  • 200g (7.05oz) - Plain Flour (All Purpose)
  • 1 tsp (4.5g) - Baking Powder
  • Seasoning To Taste
  • Canola Oil To Fill A Pot By Half

Fennel Salt

  • 10g (0.3oz) - Whole Fennel Seeds, Toasted
  • 15g (0.5oz) - Sea Salt Flakes

Aioli

  • 1 - Free Range Egg Yolk
  • 1 - Garlic Clove, MInced
  • 1 tsp (7g) - Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ Cup (6oml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ - Lemon, Juice
  • Seasoning To Taste

Method

  • To make the fennel salt, toast the fennel seeds in a dry pan over high heat for 2 minutes or until golden & crackling, remove & cool slightly. Once cooled, place the fennel into a spice grinder or mortar & pestle & grind to a smooth powder. Add it to a bowl & add in the sea salt flakes, mix well & set aside.
    Crispy Shrimp Fennel Salt
  • To make the aioli, add the egg yolk, dijon mustard & minced garlic to a bowl, whisk to combine. Once smooth, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive whilst continuously whisking to create an emulsion (pour it very slowly otherwise it will split). Once the extra virgin olive has been added, add in a few splashes of the lemon juice, whisking and adjusting to your preference. Season to taste & place in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
    Crispy Shrimp Lemon Aioli
  • Pour enough canola oil into a large high rimmed pan or pot to fill it by half. Place over a high heat & heat to 180°c-350°f. (Use a thermometer for best results)
    Crispy Shrimp Heating Oil
  • In a mixing bowl, add in the plain flour & baking powder, mix to combine. Place the prepared prawns into the flour mix in batches and completely coat, dusting off any excess flour. Place onto a plate.
    Crispy Shrimp Dredging
  • Fry the prawns in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden & crispy. Remove and drain on a wire rack over a baking tray or on some kitchen cloth. Season to taste with the fennel salt. Serve with aioli & a lemon wedge.
    Crispy Shrimp Frying
Calories 1044kcalCarbohydrates 88gProtein 81gFat 39gSaturated Fat 6gPolyunsaturated Fat 5gMonounsaturated Fat 24gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 728mgSodium 6027mgPotassium 816mgFiber 6gSugar 1gVitamin A 1045IUVitamin C 16mgCalcium 502mgIron 8mg