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.

Prasika Dhital
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These prawns were easy to make and turned out great. The lemon myrtle added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shehana Ali
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I made these prawns for my family and they loved them. The lemon myrtle gave them a nice citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zoee rae
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These prawns were delicious! The lemon myrtle gave them a great flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


su lay su lay
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I love prawns and this recipe did not disappoint. The lemon myrtle gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kaniel Gramling
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These prawns were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon myrtle added a nice citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rebekah Dyckman
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I made these prawns for a dinner party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The crispy coating and the flavorful lemon myrtle were a perfect combination.


David Whipperson
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These prawns were absolutely delicious! The lemon myrtle gave them a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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