FLUFFED SPICE PRAWNS

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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.

Provided by fleur

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 218.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 3820.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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