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Golden Fried Coconut Prawns

Also known as Tropical Fried Prawn, Coconut Fried Prawns · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersHigh proteinDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
Per serving766 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Golden Fried Coconut Prawns

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Golden fried coconut prawns with paprika, garlic and lemon in batter, panko and desiccated coconut. Mild, serves 2, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

13 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • PrawnsPrawns500 grams
  • SaltSalt0.50 tsp
  • Onion PowderOnion Powder0.50 tsp
  • Garlic PowderGarlic Powder¼ tsp
  • Paprika PowderPaprika Powder0.50 tsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • MaidaMaida¼ cup
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour2 tbsp
  • WaterWater⅓ cup
  • Panko BreadcrumbsPanko Breadcrumbs1 cup
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • SaltSalt1 pinch
  • Dessicated CoconutDessicated Coconut0.50 cup

Contains: wheat, shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy766kcal1532kcal
Protein61g123g
Carbohydrate68g137g
Fat28g56g
Fibre7.4g15g
Sugar5.6g11g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    Marinate the prawns with lemon juice, onion and garlic powders, salt and paprika.

    PrawnsSaltOnion PowderGarlic PowderPaprika PowderLemon Juice

  2. 2

    Make a batter of maida, cornstarch and water.

    MaidaCorn FlourWater

  3. 3

    Combine the panko and the desiccated coconut and set aside.

    Panko BreadcrumbsDessicated Coconut

  4. 4

    Season the prawns with salt. Dip the prawns in the batter and coat with the breadcrumbs. Repeat the process to double coat the prawns.

    Salt

  5. 5

    Deep fry until golden brown and serve with sweet chilli sauce and lemon.

    Sunflower Oil

Before you start

How long does Golden Fried Coconut Prawns take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Golden Fried Coconut Prawns serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Golden Fried Coconut Prawns vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Golden Fried Coconut Prawns spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Golden Fried Coconut Prawns?
500 grams Prawns, 0.50 cup Dessicated Coconut, ¼ cup Maida, 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Golden Fried Coconut Prawns?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Golden Fried Coconut Prawns?
About 766 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    A Cookd cookJanuary 2022

    awesome recipe 😍

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    A Cookd cookJanuary 2022

    I tried this and it was so delicious and everybody loved it 😍

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