A step-by-step guide to making delicious prawn fry:
Prawn Fry Recipe
Ingredients you'll need:
- Fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil (preferably coconut oil)
- Curry leaves, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves), for garnish
Step 1: Prepare the Prawns
1. Clean the prawns by removing the shell, tail, and deveining them.
2. Rinse the prawns thoroughly under cold water and drain.
Step 2: Marinate the Prawns
1. In a bowl, mix red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and lemon juice to form a marinade.
2. Add the cleaned prawns to the marinade and coat them well. Let them marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
Step 3: Heat Oil
1. Heat cooking oil (preferably coconut oil) in a pan over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Fry the Prawns
1. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated prawns to the pan in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
2. Let the prawns cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
3. Flip the prawns and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook them, as prawns can become rubbery.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
1. Once the prawns are cooked and have a nice color, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
2. Garnish the prawns with curry leaves and chopped cilantro.
Step 6: Serve
1. Your prawn fry is ready to be served as an appetizer or a side dish.
2. Serve the prawns hot with slices of lemon for an extra burst of flavor.
Step 7: Enjoy!
1. Enjoy the flavorful and succulent prawn fry as a delicious seafood dish.
Prawn fry is a quick and tasty preparation that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or even as a main course with steamed rice or bread. Adjust the level of spiciness according to your preference by varying the amount of red chili powder you use.