Popular throughout the Caribean Islands, these butterflied prawns look very pretty and they taste wonderful when partnered with a crisp coconut and chive coating.
Serves 4
- 12 king prawns (jumbo shrimp), peel and devein leaving the tails intact
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 60 ml fine dry unsweetened shredded coconut
- 160 ml chopped fresh chives
- 150 ml milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper
- Oil, for deep-frying
- Lime or lemon wedges and fresh flat leaf parsley, to garnish
- Cut the prawns almost to the belly so that they canbe opened out.
- Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat dry.
- Mix the garlic and lemon juice with a little seasoning in a shallow dish, then add the prawns, toos to coat, cover and marinate for about 1 hour.
- Mix the coconut and chives in a separate shallow dish, and put the milk and eggs in two small bowls.
- Dip each prawn into the milk, then into the beaten egg and finally into the coconut and chive mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large pan or deep-fryer and fry the prawns for about 1 minute, until golden.
- Lift out and drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime or lemon wedges and parsley.
