Kunafa Prawns is a crispy and flavorful seafood dish where prawns are marinated with a zesty blend of lemon juice, mustard paste, parsley, and peri-peri seasoning, then coated with delicate kunafa shreds for a golden, crunchy texture. Deep-fried to perfection, this dish is best enjoyed with your favorite dipping sauce.
Total Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 10 fresh prawns (deveined and cleaned)
- 1 tbsp peri-peri seasoning
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 50g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 150g kunafa shreds
- Salt (as per taste)
- Oil (for deep frying)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare the Prawns – Begin by deveining and washing the prawns thoroughly. Pat them dry and set them aside.
- Marination – In a bowl, mix lemon juice, mustard paste, chopped parsley, and peri-peri seasoning. Coat the prawns well in this mixture and let them marinate for a few minutes.
- Prepare the Coating Slurry – In another bowl, combine flour, egg, and water to make a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Coat with Kunafa – Dip each marinated prawn into the slurry, ensuring even coverage, and then roll it over kunafa shreds to fully coat it.
- Deep Fry to Perfection – Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the kunafa-coated prawns until they turn a crisp golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy – Once fried, remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dip or sauce.