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Ingredients

30 minutes
Serves 2 servings
  1. 10raw tiger prawns
  2. 1egg
  3. 3 tbspplain flour
  4. 1 tbspkwepie mayonnaise (Japanese Mayonnaise)
  5. 2 cupspanko breadcrumbs
  6. Salt and pepper to taste
  7. Vegetable oil for deep fry
  8. 1lemon - wedges
  9. 50 mlwater

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Prepare the tiger prawn by removing the shell and deveining it with the tail on.

  2. 2

    Score the prawns belly 2-3 places and snap the muscle to prevent the prawns from curling up.

  3. 3

    Mix the egg, flour, water, salt, pepper and mayonnaise in a small bowl to make a batter.

  4. 4

    Coat prawns with batter with the batter then place into the Panko breadcrumbs and coat.

  5. 5

    Heat frying oil in a deep pan until it reaches around 180ºC.

  6. 6

    Fry each prawns until it’s crispy and golden brown on both sides and them set aside on paper towel to absorb the excess oil.

  7. 7

    Serve the fried prawns with Tartar sauce or Kwepie Mayonnaise.

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Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
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I’m a retired chef living in the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia, with a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. Even after hanging up my professional apron, I continue to find joy in my kitchen — creating pastries, Asian-inspired dishes, and fine dining plates right at home. For me, food isn’t just about eating; it’s about creativity, comfort, and sharing love through every bite.🇬🇧 Cookpad UK Ambassador!
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Comments (4)

Jen
Jen @cook_18631956
How do you score prawn and break muscle? Always wanted to know this step, I love shrimp tempura lol

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