CRISPY PRAWNS WITH LEMON MYRTLE

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Rice flour gives this a nice crunch. Backhousia citriodora (common names lemon myrtle, lemon scented myrtle, lemon scented ironwood) is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. From subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern Queensland, Australia, with a natural distribution from Mackay to Brisbane. Other common names are sweet verbena tree, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented verbena, and lemon scented backhousia.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Australian

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 large prawns, peeled, deveined with tails on
1 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon ground lemon myrtle or 1 tablespoon ground lemon verbena
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1 pinch chili powder
salt
peanut oil
red pepper flakes
lime slice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a frying pan.
  • Mix rice flour, lemon myrtle, paprika, chili and salt to taste. Toss prawns into mixture. Remove excess flour.
  • Fry shrimp over heat heat 1 minute per side.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt and a slice of lime.

Collenocks Enterprise
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I'm allergic to prawns, so I can't try this recipe.


Arham Mahi
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This dish was too spicy for my taste.


Munmun Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the prawns didn't come out crispy.


Scott Ogle
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The prawns were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


yodanca merilus
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The prawns were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


toluwanimi ajayi
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but these prawns were amazing! The lemon myrtle sauce was perfect.


Fan Man
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Delicious! The prawns were crispy and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


abu sufian
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The prawns were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit!


Jase Posh
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These prawns were delicious! The lemon myrtle added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Carter Wilson
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The prawns are crispy and the lemon myrtle sauce is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Section Chuma
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The prawns were crispy and flavorful, and the lemon myrtle sauce was tangy and refreshing. I served this dish over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


MD FAJLUL MIAH
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These crispy prawns were a hit at my dinner party! The lemon myrtle added a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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