Gluten-Free Crispy Prawns

Bring restaurant-quality indulgence to your table with these gluten-free crispy prawns! This easy-to-follow recipe transforms succulent, peeled, and deveined prawns into golden, crunchy delights with a light and airy batter made from gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and chilled sparkling water. Infused with savory hints of garlic, onion, and paprika, these crispy prawns are packed with flavor and fried to perfection in a few minutes. Ideal for those with gluten sensitivities, this recipe ensures no compromise on texture or taste. Serve them hot with fresh lemon wedges for a tangy kick, making these prawns a perfect appetizer or star of your next seafood dinner. Quick, satisfying, and effortlessly impressive, these gluten-free crispy prawns will become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 100 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 50 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 200 milliliters Chilled sparkling water
• 1 liter Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 unit Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Ensure they are completely dry for a better crispy finish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the dry ingredients well.

Step 3

Gradually pour the chilled sparkling water into the dry mixture, whisking continuously until you have a smooth batter. The batter should have a consistency similar to pancake batter.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). You can test the temperature with a kitchen thermometer, or by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.

Step 5

Dip each prawn into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated, and let the excess batter drip off before gently placing it into the hot oil.

Step 6

Fry the prawns in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crisp.

Step 7

Remove the prawns from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 8

Repeat the battering and frying process until all the prawns are cooked.

Step 9

Serve the gluten-free crispy prawns immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1901.9 grams (1901.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9659

Total Fat 1002.80g	1286%
Saturated Fat 143.60g	718%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 945mg	315%
Sodium 3377mg	147%
Total Carbohydrate 145.40g	53%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 1.40g
Protein 124.00g	248%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400mg	31%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1517mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 5.8%