Pep ’n Zest & Saltitude Crispy Lemon-Pepper Prawns

Ingredients

• 700 g large prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
• 1½ tbsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest – Lemon Pepper
• ½ cup cake flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Oil, for frying
• BlixSam Saltitude – Salt & Vinegar, for finishing
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, to serve

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest

Method

1. Pat the prawns completely dry with kitchen paper.
2. Season them with 1 tbsp Pep ’n Zest.
3. Place the flour in one bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a second bowl.
4. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder and remaining ½ tbsp Pep ’n Zest.
5. Coat each prawn in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the seasoned panko crumb.
6. Heat the oil to approximately 175–180°C.
7. Fry the prawns in small batches for approximately 2–3 minutes, turning if necessary, until golden, crispy and cooked through.
8. Remove and drain on kitchen paper or a wire rack.
9. While still piping hot, finish the prawns with a generous shake of Saltitude.
10. Mix the dip ingredients together. Serve the crispy prawns immediately with the creamy lemon-garlic dip, parsley and fresh lemon wedges.

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