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Chilli Prawns / Shrimp

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Chilli Prawns / Shrimp

It’s been a long time, since I have posted a non veg recipe. I was just being loyal to my tried & tested recipes. I came across this recipe in a cookery show. Its a dry preparation which can be used as starters or can be a side dish with friedrice. You can also make fish in the same way.

  1. Cleaned prawns/shrimp – 500 gms
  2. Plain flour (maida) – 3 tablespoon
    Cornflour – 3 tablespoon
    Crushed Pepper – 1 tablespoon
    Egg white – of 1 egg
    Salt
  3. Onion – 1 medium
    Ginger & garlic – 1 tablespoon each, chopped
  4. Capsicum – 1 small
  5. Spring onion – 1/2 cup chopped
  6. Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
    Crushed pepper – 1/2 tablespoon
  7. Soya sauce – 1 tablespoon
    Tomato sauce – 1-2 tablespoon
  8. Salt
    Oil

Mix number 2 ingredients with a little water and make a thick paste. Marinate the prawns in this paste for 20 minutes. Fry the prawns and keep it aside. In the same oil saute ginger,garlic & chopped onion. When the onion becomes soft add capsicum & spring onion. Saute for 5 minutes & add chilli powder & crushed pepper. Mix well. Add the sauces & salt. Stir for a few minutes and add the fried prawns. Mix well.Cook for some more minutes till it becomes dry. Garnish with spring onion.

Reader’s delights:

You can see this recipe featured in Shab’s blog. Please check it out here.Thanks Shabs again :)

Please find below the picture of chilli prawns made by Rini, based on this recipe, thanks a ton dear :)

Check other prawns starters in this blog:

DSC05024 Prawns Crackers



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25
Sep
2007
Published by Filed Under: Fish Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Snack & Starter Recipes, Spicy Recipes Tagged: , , , , ,
  • Emi

    mhhhh…am droolingggggg…nice pic!

  • http://zaiqa.net/ Mona

    Thanks for the recipe Maria, i tried it yest and it was one delicious dish !! Thnx once again :-)

  • http://mykitchentreasures.blogspot.com/ Happy Cook

    The chilli prawns look super delicious

  • shabeena

    hi maria,
    I tried this one and it came out so very well!!my husband really liked it….he loves prawns and he wanted me to try something else apart from my usual curry stuff….and thot of this one….its perfect…thx alot……i came to ur blog thru the site pachakam.com…and iam a regular visiter of ur blog now…..mouthwatering pictures u got in it…dint try ur lemon drizzle cake yet…..shud try that one…thanks once again!!

  • http://www.plentyoffood.net Sorina

    This looks amazing, you have a wonderful blog…I am so making this soooooon :)

  • maria

    Thanks Emi, Happy Cook & Sorina :)

    Thanks Mona & Shabeena, very happy to hear that you liked it :)

  • seeba

    hi maria nice to know u r in bahrain coz even i am here!! cool plug and yummy recepie here!!!

  • seeba

    oops i meant cool blog and not plug!!

  • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

    Hi Seeba

    Happy to meet u & very happy to know that you are from Bahrain too :)

    Thanks a lot for dropping in & for your sweet words :) Please do try the recipes and let me know your feedback.

  • seeba

    Hi Maria…
    I would really like to try out this recepie but I am really confused about what kind of tomato sauce to use…?? Can u pls help me out on these??….Are tomato sauce and tomato ketchup the same??

  • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

    Hi Seeba, I guess there is a difference between tomato sauce and ketchup. You can see more details about it here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071207173806AADJTVE

    However I used tomato ketchup for this one. I actually didn’t think about the difference :). Thanks for the question,that helped me to learn the diff between the two :)

  • Biji

    Nice dish, tried and really good

  • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

    Thanks Biji for trying this and letting me know about it :)

  • Malathi

    I tried this receipe. It came awesome. When I cooked I thought I have made lot of prawns and was thinking there will be left over. But my friends and family finished it in a jiffy

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Malathi

      Thanks for trying this dish. very happy to know that your family & friends liked it :) and thanks a lot for writing to me.

      Cheers
      Maria

  • deepa

    hi maria,

    can you please tell me what is this ‘Plain flour’ . i am a regular vistor to your site. thanks for posting all these delicious dishes.

    Thanks,

    Deepa

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Deepa

      Thanks for visiting :)

      Plain flour is maida. Hope you will like this dish.

      Take care
      Maria

  • princy

    mariaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa……. i luv u
    ma godd what a amazing recepie i just simply luved it me n my mom r prawns lover n every one simply loved ur recepie thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx……… for such a wonderful recepie

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Princy

      Thanks a lot dear for your sweet words :) Am also a big prawns fan :) Very happy to hear that you liked it and thanks for writing to me :).

      Cheers
      Maria

  • http://www.shabscuisine.blogspot.com shabs

    Hi maria….dint make this for quite long time now….I have left a comment here long before i started a blog, u can see that:)….naale oru potluck party undu. Iam making this…i remember i made this for a party before and everyone loved this to the core……mumbu oru regular aayirunnu ithu….then i forgot about it……pinney madiyum….maria,i wanted ask you, have u used the measuring spoon for measuring the sauce and the prawns weight-is it after cleaning?.I know i shouldnt ask this since i cook regularly and very often….Pinney there are 10 adults and 5 kids for the potluck….a bit nervous….athaa. .Reply as soon as u can ok…

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      shabs dear,

      njanum ee recipide kaaryam actually marannu poyi :) mikkvarum prawns roast or prawns olathiyathu undakkum so…

      the weight of prawns is after cleaning. I used measuring spoon (approx). looks like a major party, kollalo. enjoy and have fun :)

  • Saritha Thomas

    Hi Maria, Just wanted to give u a tip to specify Plain flour as maida in the recipe itself cos me being the mandi and the beginner cook that i am used atta!and then i scrolled down and saw the comments!

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Saritha

      Thanks for the tip, I’ve updated the recipe :)

      Its ok it happens when you start cooking, thats how you get a feel of it ;)

      All the best!!

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Vanessa

    Hi Maria,

    tried your chilli prawns. Just one word. Awesome, Yummylicious.

    Keep up the good work. Bye the way thanks for replying for the eggless cinnamon cake. I will keep that in mind regarding the baking soda/powder.

    Regards

    Vanessa

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Vanessa

      Thanks again dear for experimenting the recipes from this place & also for leaving comments :). Its great to know that you liked the chilli prawns, its my husband’s fav dish.

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Mario

    Hi Maria,
    I’ve tried this Chilly Prawns,honestly it came out very well,I would say Authentic,mouth watering& fantasticaly flavoured recipe….thank u so so much for this,God Bless you & keep up your good work’

    Very Best Regards,
    Mario Noronha (Kuwait )
     

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Mario,

      Thank you very much for your kind words & wishes. Great to know that you liked the chilli prawns recipe. Thanks again for leaving a comment here.

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Mario

    Hi Maria,
    I’ve tried this Chilly Prawns,honestly it came out very well,I would say Authentic,mouth watering& fantasticaly flavoured recipe….thank u so so much for this,God Bless you & keep up your good work’

    Very Best Regards,
    Mario Noronha (Kuwait )
     

  • Anitaraj2008

    I have tried this many many times, every time I get compliments. Love this dish.

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Thank you Anita! Nice to know that this dish works well for you :)

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Sneha_jcb

    Hey…Maria…I’m a great fan of urs…i’v tried many of ur recipes and it always comes out well….I’m a newbie in cooking,just married..but I’m confident in preparing any dish with ur website…luv ur recipes…keep the gud work going….

    Luv Sneha

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Sneha,

      Thanks a bunch dear for the comment. Great to know that the site helps you with cooking.

      Btw, wish you a happy & blessed married life!

      Happy cooking!

      Cheers
      Maria

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