Ingredients

  • 4 jumbo tiger shrimp (4 - 6 ounces each)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk, homogenized
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup crushed soda cracker
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon beau monde seasoning (optional)
  • 2 cups canola oil (for deep frying)
  • 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup tartar sauce, if desired

Method

  • Peel off shell, devein prawns and rinse in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut slit in each prawn about 1/4 inch deep.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until frothy.
  • In a plastic bag, add flour and pepper and shake well to blend.
  • In a separate plastic bag, add Panko crumbs, dried dill weed, seasoning salt, garlic powder and Beau Monde seasoning, shake well to combine.
  • Dip prepared prawns individually into the egg mixture to coat well.
  • Drop each prawn into the flour mixture and shake to coat well.
  • Dip the prawns again in the egg mixture, turn to coat well.
  • Drop each prawn into the Panko crumb mixture and shake until well coated.
  • Place coated prawns on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours to chill.
  • In a medium size saucepan, or a deep frying pan, or a WOK, add oil and heat to 350°F.
  • Carefully drop the prawns two at a time into the hot oil and deep fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn over and continue to fry for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, and the prawns are a light golden brown. (Do not overcook prawns.).
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or a sauce of your choice.
  • Also, see Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce for the sauce, recipe #19266.