Description
Sizzling Fried Prawns with Garlicky Hot Pepper Sauce bring Mediterranean coastal flavors to your kitchen. Crispy golden prawns paired with fiery sauce create an irresistible culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large prawns, peeled and deveined
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Fresh lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Meticulously dry prawns using paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crisp coating and optimal frying results.
- Create a seasoned coating by combining flour, cornstarch, and aromatic spices like garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dunk each prawn into beaten eggs, then thoroughly coat with the seasoned flour mixture, gently pressing to secure an even, adherent layer while shaking off surplus powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350F/175C, creating an ideal frying environment for achieving golden, crispy exteriors.
- Carefully introduce prawns in small batches, frying approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a rich, amber-hued delicacy with a perfectly crunchy texture.
- Transfer fried prawns onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their delectable crispness.
- Craft the garlicky hot pepper sauce by warming olive oil and sautéing minced garlic until fragrant, releasing its robust aromatics.
- Incorporate hot sauce, butter, honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, simmering for 2-3 minutes to develop a slightly thickened, intensely flavored condiment.
- Plate the crispy prawns, either drizzling the vibrant sauce directly over them or presenting it alongside as an enticing dipping option.
- Enhance presentation with fresh parsley sprigs and zesty lemon wedges, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed culinary experience.
Notes
- Pat prawns completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Use a mix of flour and cornstarch for an extra crunchy, light coating that doesn’t get soggy quickly.
- Control oil temperature carefully to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the delicate prawn meat.
- Adjust hot sauce intensity by adding more or less red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg