SPICED PRAWNS WITH CORIANDER MAYO

Spiced prawns with coriander mayo image

Add a touch of sophistication to your party with these spicy seafood treats

Provided by Good Food team

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

125g white breadcrumbs
½ tsp chilli powder
3 tsp cumin seed , lightly crushed
sprinkling crushed chillies (optional)
zest and juice 1 lime , plus wedges to serve
about 20 large prawns , shells off but tails still on
2 tbsp seasoned flour
1 egg , beaten
vegetable or groundnut oil , for frying
bunch coriander , roughly chopped
6 tbsp mayonnaise

Steps:

Mix the breadcrumbs, chilli powder, cumin, crushed chillies, if using, and lime zest with ½ tsp salt and lots of black pepper. Spread over a plate. Toss the prawns in the flour, then dip them into the egg and then into the crumbs. Shake off excess crumbs. Can be chilled in one layer for up to one day ahead.
When ready to cook, heat a few centimetres of oil in a large, deep frying pan. The oil is hot enough when a few crumbs tipped into it sizzle and turn brown. Fry the prawns in batches for 2 mins, turning halfway, until the crumbs are crisp and golden all over. Lift them onto kitchen paper to drain (they will keep in a low oven for 15 mins if necessary), then serve on a warm plate, with lime wedges scattered around. Mix the lime juice and coriander into the mayonnaise and serve alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.22 milligram of sodium