Prawns taste delicious, irrespective of it being cold or hot. They will become doubly delicious if you know how to cook fried prawns , for using them as fillings for sandwiches or just adding them to a curry sauce. Prawns, stir fried and deep fried ones, make delicious additions for fried rice as well as for Manchurian gravy too. So, read on to grab some quick tips…

Directions For Pan Frying Prawns

The unshelled prawns, when pan-fried, make delicious starters as well as a delectable ingredient for rice. Here are few handy tips for pan-frying…

• Place the prawns in a large washing tray under cold running water and rinse well.
• With paper towels, pat dry them to remove excess moisture.
• Place a frying pan on high heat and add a little cooking oil or butter or a mixture of both, as per the use.
• Add the prawns, along with seasoning as required.
• Using a spatula, keep stirring for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shells turn pink.
• Remove from the heat and use as desired.

Directions For Deep Frying Prawns

• Peel and devein prawns; you can keep the tail intact, if you wish.
• Place a wok on high flame, add cooking oil sufficient for deep-frying, and heat to high heat.
• Dip the prawns in milk, seasoned as desired, roll in flour and add to the wok, few at a time.
• Using slotted spoon, keep turning the prawns until both sides turn golden brown.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain well.

Tips For Cooking Fried Prawns

There are quite a few recipes where you can use prawns, in the fried form, to add to the taste of the dish. Here are some such recipes…

• Fried Rice: Stir fried prawns, seasoned with garlic and pepper powder, make a delicious addition to fried rice. Prepare the rice as per the instructions mentioned in the recipe. Finally, add the prawns and toss to mix well.
• Curry Base: Prawns, especially the deep-fried ones, add a rich texture and flavor the curry. Prepare the curry base as per the instructions outlined in the recipe. Finally, add the seafood and boil the gravy for few minutes so that the prawns absorb the flavors.
• Cutlets: The stir-fried seafood delicacy makes a classy ingredient for cutlets. Add to the cutlet batter and shape into elongated rolls. Follow the instructions to prepare the cutlets.

Now that you have a good idea of how to cook fried prawns, it is your chance to try it out. So, when are you going to try?

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