Name: Batter fried Blue Scampi recipe by usha balagopal at BetterButter
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Blue scampi /tiger prawns (Cleaned and shelled) 200 gms; 1/2 tsp garlic paste; 1/2 tsp ginger paste; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp pepper powder; 1 tbsp soya sauce; 1 tbsp button onions, chopped; 8 - 10 curry leaves; 1 egg white; For the Marinade:; To Garnish:; 8-10 button onions (peeled and thinly sliced); 1 tbsp fresh coconut (cut into small bits); Curry leaves 10-12; Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp; 1 dry red chilly; 1/2 cup carrot, grated; 1/2 cup cabbage, thinly sliced

ABOUT Batter fried Blue Scampi RECIPE

Straight from the fresh water lakes of Kerala. A crispy, succulent and a soft starter , the perfect start to an exotic tropical lunch.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Blue scampi /tiger prawns (Cleaned and shelled) 200 gms
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 tbsp soya sauce
1 tbsp button onions, chopped
8 - 10 curry leaves
1 egg white
For the Marinade:
To Garnish:
8-10 button onions (peeled and thinly sliced)
1 tbsp fresh coconut (cut into small bits)
Curry leaves 10-12
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
1 dry red chilly
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup cabbage, thinly sliced

Instructions

Grind all the ingredients listed under Marinade together to a fine paste. Rub the marinade to the prawns nicely. Add the soya sauce and 2 tbsp of the beaten egg. Mix well, cover and keep aside for at least 1 hour.
Place a nonstick pan on the gas stove. Heat the oil. Toss in the coconut bits and fry into a golden brown colour. Keep aside.
Next fry the prawns one by one and drain out into a colander.
Drain out the remaining oil. Into 1 tbsp of the same oil. add the curry leaves, mustard seeds and onions in that order. Fry for 5 minutes. Place the prawns in the pan carefully. Toss in the coconut bits. Serve immediately on a bed of salad.

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