Seafood Recipes

Southern FriedPrawns

Prawns coated in a spiced flour and cornmeal crust, deep-fried until crisp and golden.

Southern Fried Prawns
4 People
Serves
20 Mins
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
American Southern
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Enjoy this Southern Fried Prawns recipe with a crispy, golden coating and flavorful seasoning. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these prawns are easy to prepare and packed with taste. Order fresh, premium prawns from Pearl Seafoods, delivered straight to your door across Sydney. Whether you're preparing for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe will impress everyone. Visit Pearl Seafoods for more seafood recipes and high-quality prawns to enhance your cooking experience with fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

  1. 400g prawns, peeled and deveined
  2. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  3. 1/2 cup cornmeal
  4. 1 tsp paprika
  5. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  6. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  7. Salt and black pepper, to taste
  8. 2 eggs
  9. 1/2 cup buttermilk
  10. Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Method

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until smooth. The buttermilk helps create a light and crispy coating.
  3. Dip each cooked and peeled prawn into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Then, dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough for frying (about 350°F/175°C). To test, drop a small piece of the flour mixture into the oil – it should sizzle immediately.
  5. Fry the prawns in batches, careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip the prawns gently to ensure even coating.
  6. Once golden and crispy, remove the prawns from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra zest. Enjoy your crispy, flavourful Southern Fried Prawns!
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

For perfectly crispy Southern Fried Prawns, keep the oil at a steady high temperature so the coating fries quickly and turns golden without becoming greasy. The combination of cornmeal and flour creates that classic crunchy Southern-style texture, while the paprika and cayenne add a gentle warmth that enhances the sweetness of the prawns. Fry in small batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature, and serve immediately while the coating is hot, crisp, and full of flavour.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 300 kcal
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 18.0 g
  • Protein 23.0 g
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