These simple fried prawns are the easiest starter or sides to serve with any meal. Sometimes referred to as masala prawn fry or masala prawn dry, it’s crunchy and delicious.
I love prawns. So do my parents. My sis Abby and brother Aaron on the other hand don’t. They can’t really, because they’re allergic. So they stay as far away from prawns and the smell of prawns as possible. Me though, I can eat as many as I like. They are so yummy!
Apart from the regular prawn curry, prawn atwan, prawn chilli fry and stuff that mom taught me to make, she also showed me how to make some yummy fried prawns at home. Goes perfect with salad as an appetizer! Or goes well with rice and dal for a whole meal. Recipe for you to try is below!
Ingredients you’ll need to fry prawns
Well, prawns of course! You can also use medium-sized shrimp if you want. And then the basic ingredients – salt, chili powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder. We add a bit of vinegar or sourlime juice for tanginess, but you can skip it if you want. Also add sojee aka semolina for crunch.
Tasty Crunchy Fried Prawns – Masala Prawn Fry
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns Medium-sized (or Shrimp)
- 2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Vinegar Or lime juice
- 2 Tablespoon Semolina Optional
- 2 Tablespoon Oil
Instructions
- Wash, shell and devein the prawns unless they come pre-washed. You also have the option of leaving the shells on and shelling them later while eating. We love that too!
- Mix the chili powder, turmeric, pepper powder, salt, and vinegar or lime juice together.
- Add the prawns and mix well. Leave to marinate for 5 minutes.
- Add the semolina (optional) and mix again.
- Add the oil to the frying pan and pre-heat.
- Add the prawns and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Top with fresh coriander and serve with a nice salad.
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STUFF YOU MAY NEED
- Chopping Board
- Knife
- Stainless Steel Pot
- Stainless Steel Spoon
Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Basically, you just wash, shell and devein the prawns. Skip this step if they come pre-cleaned. You also have the option of leaving the shells on and shelling them later while eating. We love that too!
Mix all the ingredients except semolina with the prawns and leave to marinate for about 5 minutes. You can leave it for longer if you wish. Sometimes we leave it for upto half an hour. It depends.
After they’ve marinated, add in the sojee/semolina and mix well. Heat oil on a frying pan, add the prawns and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Top with some chopped coriander to make it look pretty, and serve with a nice salad. You can optionally eat it with the traditional dal and turmeric rice. And that’s really it!
Comment and let me know how your prawns turned out and how you liked mom’s recipe.
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Although Sarah has worked in travel for 15 years and specializes in Africa, she loves music, wine, food, and travel. Armed with her camera, she’s on a mission to photograph old memories and tell stories showcasing her East Indian community and her love for travel and culture.