Don’t we all wish at some point or the other, that we didn’t have to spend so much time in the kitchen. Specially on those days when someone comes over unexpected and decides to stick around to watch that football match. Its at times like these that recipes like this come to the rescue. Absolutely no effort and time to make and yet you look like a star, ‘cuz men love fried food specially while watching their matches. And beer batter prawns with some chilled beer to go with it … You might just score some special points too :-p. Its really as simple as clean , dip and fry. Prepare the prawns by shelling them and de-veining them. Lightly salt them and keep chilled in the fridge. If you have the time try and chill the flour as well. All cold ingredients really help to make a crispy batter. The beer too needs to really cold, so give it 30 mins in the freezer. When ready, stir the beer in the flour, using enough to make a really thick batter that will coat the prawns. Put in hot oil and fry for 2 mins or till golden and crisp. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 20 large Tiger Prawns – de-veined and shelled with tail on
- 200 gms 00 flour (strong flour)
- Your choice of beer -preferably the light kind- a stout will definitely ruin the colour of the final product.
- salt to taste
Oh my I’m in love with this! I love beer battered fried fish so this is right up my alley! Will give it a go this weekend.
Hey Bethany, I think beer batter anything tastes so wonderful ! Give it a try n let me know how it goes
prawns beer and batter – winning combination for me K. beer batter is my favorite when doing fish so this is def. a must try!
Those look so scrumptious! I cannot resist batter prawns!
Cheers,
Rosa
I love making these prawns too as my daughter don’t like prawns when i make this for us i make for chicken and fry them with the same batter.
I am in love wiht you pic .
Prawns like this are one of my favorite starters. Unfortunately, rather in a restaurant….I have never made them at home
Oh YUM! What a glorious recipe…
I just love your pics …. How do you make thme look so beautiful ???
I just love your pics …. How do you make them look so beautiful ???
This is delicious!
wow. just lovely and delicious.
Darling these are just perfection! Your photos are just stunning – love the lighting. I wonder if I can use those spices you sent me in this batter – can you imagine? Yum! xxx
Wow, I thought there would be a lot of science behind beer batter. but its flour + beer, thats all? I’m all over it!
Wow, I thought there would be a lot of science behind beer batter. but its flour + beer, thats all? I’m all for it!
Love your blog! Coming over from Delish.com! The recipes look wonderful and the photos are awesome!
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Mama Holli
I have done a fish in beer batter. have to give this a shot.
Love your blog! Coming over from Delish.com! The recipes look wonderful and the photos are awesome!I have added you to the Food Blog Roll on Midchix.com! Your link will appear in the “Mama Can Cook” Flock! Can’t wait to explore your site! It looks FAB!!! I am gaining wait as we speak!Mama Holli
+1
I love beer batter fried anything.. This looks delicious!!
Beer batter? Sounds and looks delicious with prawns…never had it
I didn’t see you mention what kind of beer you used. That is the best part of the recipe. You should try blue moon sometime it has subtle hints of cardamon and orange peel.
Is the type of beer important here? I don’t think so, but in any case I love this recipe and can’t wait to try it soon!
Beer helps to make a light batter. As usual, you have the most intoxicating, delicious looking photos! FAB!
Wow…simple to prepare and looks delicious. I have used beer to make fish and chips…very delicious. Have to try on prawns.
Back here at home we call this camaron rebosado and serve it with sweet and sour sauce. One of my favorite dishes growing up
I’ve been craving beer battered fish…this only made the craving intensify. This looks AMAZING.
Oh yum, this looks perfect! Quick and tasty. I’ve never tried beer battered prawns yet. Should give a try soon. My bf would love it, I’m sure. Your photos are gorgeous, I love the backlighting.
I’m in love with this site! So many great recipes. It sounds and looks really yummy. Never had prawns before but I want them in my mouth.
Hi Kajal !
I discovered your blog while looking for some variations of Banoffee Pie. I must admit yours won hands down. It is sad that I discovered this treasure trove almost 2 years after it has been in existence but you are already on my favorite list. Loved all the recipes that I have been able to got through so far.
Yummy. I love prawns. And batter. And beer (in food!) or on its own, mixed with coke. Yummy again
Wow! This sure is a winner
Perfectly golden and crispy shrimp. Such a treat!
Nisrine
Perfectly golden and crispy shrimp. Such a treat!
Nisrine
Perfectly golden and crispy shrimp. Such a treat!
Nisrine
what couldn’t be perfect than beer and prawns? LOL. i love this. thanks for posting.
Terrific idea for football night! The beer batter sounds amazing.
Magda
I hold super bowl parties and hockey parties my type of munchines
I can’t wait to try this. I love beer battered onion rings (just made some with my onions from my farm-yum!) so this sounds awesome!
Oh my… these look SO good right now. My mouth is watering so incredibly bad.
I don’t care if it’s 1am here… I’ve gotta make these now!
Can’t wait to make this right away! Thanks.
Food blogs are fun. I am quite surprised by how many weren’t already aware of beer batter. It’s commonly used in
California. If you are doing prawns, try dredging them in flaked coconut before you fry.
Linda at Pink Elephants coffee,LLC