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Almond Crusted Prawns with Wasabi Mayo

By Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, 22 Nov, 2016

Prep time: 11-15 minutes

Cook time: 16-20 minutes

Serves: 4

Nutrition chart

Calories: 736 gm

Carbohydrates: 9.25 gm

Protein: 25.40 gm

Fat: 66.03 gm

Other: 0.65 gm

Ingredients

1 cup almonds, blanched, peeled and flaked

20-25 medium prawns, shelled and deveined

2 eggs, beaten

Salt to taste

3 tsps lemon juice

2 tbsps refined flour (maida)

1 tbsp cornflour

Oil for deep-frying

Preparation

Break the eggs into a bowl, add salt, two teaspoons lemon juice, refined flour, and cornflour and whisk to form a smooth and thick batter. Rest it for some time.

Spread the almond flakes in a plate and lightly crush them. Dip the prawns in the batter and shake the extra batter off. Roll in the almond flakes and place on a plate.

Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai. Put the prawns, one by one, into the hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.

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