Fluffed Spice Prawns

Name: Fluffed Spice Prawns
Ingredients: 40 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb); 3 tablespoons garlic powder, divided; 3 tablespoons salt, divided; 3 tablespoons ground black pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (optional); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

40 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
3 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
3 tablespoons salt, divided
3 tablespoons ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1

Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice, then roll in grated Parmesan, if using.
2

Shake the remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper together with flour in a plastic bag. Add seasoned shrimp to bag; close the bag and shake to coat shrimp.
3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and fry until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain; serve hot.