Beer Battered Prawns

Name: Beer Battered Prawns
Ingredients: 2/3 cup pale ale; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 1 None egg white; 18 None tail-on king prawns; 4 tbsp chopped fresh chives; None None Lemon wedges, to serve

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup pale ale
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 None egg white
18 None tail-on king prawns
4 tbsp chopped fresh chives
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Directions

1

Place the beer, olive oil and 2/3 cup water in a saucepan and heat gently. Place the flour in a bowl and gradually whisk in the liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 10 mins.
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350°F, or until it shimmers.
3

Using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg white in a bowl until stiff. Fold into the batter. Pull each prawn through the batter by the tail and lower each prawn into the oil. Fry for 2-3 mins, until golden.
4

Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with chives then serve with lemon wedges.