Description
Crispy Chinese Salt & Pepper Prawns are tender on the inside with a satisfying crunch outside, blended with aromatic garlic and spicy chili flakes for bursting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams Prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Cornstarch (or potato starch for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the prawns thoroughly and patting them dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Toss the dried prawns in this mixture until they are well coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated prawns to the skillet in batches and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the prawns and drain them on paper towels.
- While they are still hot, toss the prawns with minced garlic and chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra crunch, mix a tablespoon of baking powder into your cornstarch. Dry the prawns completely before coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150 grams
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: salt and pepper prawns, crispy prawns, Chinese appetizer