Salt and Pepper Prawns

By Praveen Kumar

A simple to make starter or appetizer for any occasion or a great evening/weekend snack.Salt and Pepper Prawns
Ingredients:
King Prawns – 1.5 kgs, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
Cornflour – 2/3 cup
Sea Salt – 2 tblsp
Black Peppercorns – 2 tblsp, coarsely powdered
Oil – 1/2 cup
Coriander Leaves – 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Red Chillies – 2, finely sliced
Spring Onions – 2, finely sliced

Method:
1. Mix the cornflour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add the prawns and toss well to coat the prawns with the cornflour mixture.
3. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium flame.
5. Add the prawns in batches and cook for 5 minutes or until pink in colour.
6. Remove and drain excess oil.
7. Transfer to a serving plate.
8. Sprinkle coriander leaves, spring onions and red chillies.
9. Serve at once.

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Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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