Chilli Prawns

A sizzling combination of sauteed prawns, umpteen sauces and fresh greens onions, Dry Chilli Prawns is very appetizing. Here is a simple recipe of how to make chilli prawns at home.

What are the benefits of eating prawns?

Considered to be an excellent source of selenium, prawns help in curing cancer. It also helps in improving the circulation of blood, controls the pressure of blood and even contains protein that acts as building blocks for the body.

Moreover, prawns also have a good amount of calcium, that enhances the health of bones and teeth. It also helps in curing umpteen skin diseases as it is loaded with Vitamin-E. But, best of all, it being loaded with vitamin B-12, it helps in maintaining the complete wellness of the body.

So, more often that not, prawns happen to be one of my most favourites ingredients when it comes to making non-vegetarian fare.  Some of my all time cherished prawn based recipes include Herb Garlic Roasted Prawns, Grilled Sambhal Prawns, and even Chilli Prawns after recently trying it.

What is Chilli Prawns?

A sizzling combination of sauteed prawns, umpteen sauces and fresh greens, Chilli Prawns is very appetizing! If you are a fan of Chinese food, you are sure to love this completely different take on prawns without a doubt!

So, the coming weekend, do plan out an exclusive Chinese meal for your family and make sure that you even serve them this fingerlicking Dry Prawn Chilli which is both delicious and wholesome! Here’s how to make it:

How to make Crispy Chilli Prawns?

Fry the prawns on medium high heat. If the heat is low, they will not become crunchy and if the heat is very high, they will burn from outside.

Fry the prawns in batches. I fried this amount in 3 batches.

You can increase or decrease the amount of chilli according to your taste.

Even the sauces can be adjusted to your taste. This is the measurement that works best for us.

If you want to serve this for a party, fry the prawns once and drain and keep aside. Make the sauce and keep it aside. Once ready to serve, heat oil and fry the prawns on high heat once again until crisp and heat the sauce again. Then toss them together and serve immediately.

Chilli Prawns Recipe

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Dry Prawn Chilli

A sizzling combination of finely sauteed prawns, umpteen sauces and fresh greens onions, Dry Prawn Chilli is very appetizing.

Course Appetiser

Cuisine Indo Chinese

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 243 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 400 g Medium sized prawns
• 1/2 Egg
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
• 2 tbsp Maida
• 2 tbsp Cornflour
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• Vegetable oil For frying
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
• 2 tsp Garlic Finely chopped
• 2 tsp Ginger Finely chopped
• 1 cup Capsicum Cubed
• 5-6 Green chillies Slit into half
• 1 Chicken Stock cube
• 2 tsp Soy sauce
• 2 tsp Red chilli sauce
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Spring Onion greens Chopped
• 2-3 Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Wash and clean the prawns and tap them dry using a kitchen towel.
2. Add prawns in a bowl along with egg, salt, black pepper powder, maida, cornflour and 1 tsp soy sauce.
3. Let the prawns marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Heat oil for frying in a pan.
5. When the oil is hot, add the prawns and fry until nicely browned.
6. Drain and keep aside.
7. Heat ghee in a wok.
8. Add onion, ginger and garlic and fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add capsicum and green chillies and fry for another minute.
10. Crumble the chicken stock cube.
11. Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce and vinegar along with 1/2 cup of water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
12. Add the prawns and toss them in the masala.
13. Garnish with spring onion greens.
14. Keep the lemon wedges on the side.
15. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Dry Prawn Chilli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 282mg 94%

Sodium 1492mg 62%

Potassium 291mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 23g 46%

Vitamin A 24.5%

Vitamin C 110.3%

Calcium 17.6%

Iron 17.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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