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Crispy Fried Prawns

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 1044kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Guide

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Fried Prawns
Amount per Serving
Calories
1044
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
24
g
Cholesterol
 
728
mg
243
%
Sodium
 
6027
mg
262
%
Potassium
 
816
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
88
g
29
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
81
g
162
%
Vitamin A
 
1045
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
502
mg
50
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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