Salt and Pepper ‘Popcorn’ Prawns with Tomato and Chili Jam

Deep-fried tempura prawns served with a spicy, smooth homemade tomato and chilli jam for dipping.

Seafood Appetiser Spicy Prawns Deep-Fried Tempura

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

655.1

kcal / serving

1965.2 kcal total

Carbs

80.1g

per serving

240.2 g total

Fat

19.5g

per serving

58.6 g total

Protein

38.5g

per serving

115.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

150

Cornflour

Baking Powder

CondimentsSauces

100

Red Wine Vinegar

GrainsCereals

150

Plain Flour

Liquids

200

Sparking Water

enough to make a wet batter

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

dash

Salt

to taste

dash

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

Olive Oil

dash

500

Vegetable Oil

for deep-fat frying

Seafood

480

King Prawns

Vegetables

piece

Shallot

finely sliced

piece

Vine Tomato

piece

Red Chilli

Method

Serve the hot prawns immediately alongside the prepared chilli jam.

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry shallots for two minutes.

Add remaining jam ingredients, cook for 15 minutes, and cool slightly.

Blend jam in a food processor until smooth and pass through a sieve.

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan for deep frying.

Whisk flours, baking powder, and sparkling water into a wet batter.

Coat prawns in batter and fry in hot oil until lightly browned.

Drain prawns on kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.