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    Home » Recipes » Shrimp » Prawns Fry

    Prawns Fry Recipe (Indian Shrimp Fry)

    Published: July 2, 2021 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: January 16, 2023 2 Comments

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    Prawns fry or India shrimp fry is a simple yet flavorful Indian seafood side dish made with Indian spices and herbs. Here the prawns are marinated with Indian masala and spices and then dry roasted in oil. The recipe I have shared shows you the perfect prawns stir fry with detailed step-by-step instructions with a video. This prawn fry is a quick and easy dish and an absolute treat for seafood lovers and tastes great with rice dishes, or as a simple starter for most non-veg meals for lunch and dinner.

    Prawns Fry / Shrimp Fry
    Prawns Fry
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    • What is Prawns Fry?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Prawns Fry?
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    • Prawns Fry Recipe video
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    What is Prawns Fry?

    Prawns fry is a classical Indian seafood dish made with minimal ingredients like Indian spices, and herbs. In this dish, the prawns are marinated with basic spice powder and dry roasted in a generous amount of oil. This recipe is an ultimate simple dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes and tastes great with white rice or as a starter for non-veg meals.

    Prawns stir fry is not only easy to make but also has a lot of health benefits. They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, less in calories, and tastes absolutely delicious when made right. And this recipe is one of our family favorites and typically vanishes immediately once it is served on the table.

    Here in this post, I have used the terms prawns and shrimp since both of them deliver the same taste and flavor to this dish. And I have made this same dish with prawn and shrimp and I haven't noticed the difference in the taste and flavor. So feel free to use what you have in your hands.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients that you will need for this dish are really basic and minimal. They can be easily available in Indian stores around.

    • Prawns - I have used medium size black tiger shrimp here for the fry and you could also use other varieties from small to jumbo size ones. The black tiger prawns also work great for this dish
    • Chili Powder - I have used regular chili powder and you can also use Kashmiri chili powder for a bright red color
    • Garam Masala Powder - It is a blend of Whole indian spices that gives a nice flavor, aroma, and heat to the dish
    • Coriander Powder and Turmeric Powder - Helps in achieving great taste and flavor
    • Ginger-Garlic Paste - Helps to remove the raw smell from the seafood and renders a great taste
    • Curry Leaves - Garnishing with a lot of curry leaves at the end gives an exotic flavor to this dish. And you will find this herb only in Indian grocery stores

    How to make Prawns Fry?

    To make this fry, first, take cleaned and de-veined prawns or shrimp. As I said earlier I have used shrimp for this dish.

    Now add salt, ginger-garlic paste, chili, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala powder to it. Now mix everything well until all the spices coat well on the shrimp.

    Let the marinated shrimp rest for at least 15 minutes. This helps the shrimp to absorb all the flavors from the spices.

    After 15 minutes, Pour oil into the pan and add finely chopped onions. Saute the onions until it turns soft.

    Prawns Fry
    Prawns Fry / Shrimp Fry

    Now add the marinated shrimp and give a good mix. We have to stir often to make sure the prawns or shrimp get roasted nicely.

    After 3 to 5 minutes the shrimp starts to leave the water. And continue to stir them and you will notice they start to swirl, which means they are cooked nicely. Since we need a nice roasted fry, I recommend you stir them until all the masala coats on the shrimp.

    Finally, garnish with a lot of curry leaves and give a quick mix. This helps the shrimp fry to achieve a great flavor and taste. Now switch off the stove and it is ready for you to taste and enjoy.

    Tips

    Cleaning

    • Even though the prawns are great on flavor and taste, they may ruin your dish if they are not cleaned properly. It is always important to clean the black, green color vein to avoid a strong foul fragrance from them
    • If the prawns or shrimp you bought has shells and heads on them, then remove them first to clean the vein
    • You can also use precleaned prawn or shrimp to make your life easy
    • I have used frozen shrimp which is already cleaned and you can also use fresh ones if they are easily available to you
    • If you are using frozen shrimps or prawns like me, then I suggest thawing them or allow them to reach room temperature before adding them to your recipe

    Other tips

    • Marinating the prawns for at least 15 minutes helps to achieve great taste and flavor. You can also marinate them overnight if you are not on a time crunch
    • Adding ginger garlic paste helps to remove the raw smell from the shrimps and I suggest not skipping them
    • Roasting the marinated shrimp for long gives nice spice coated pieces that make you ask for more
    • I have used canola oil for roasting the shrimp but youc an also use coconut oil for a unique flavor and taste
    • You can also deep fry the prawns but I haven't coated the marinated prawns with flours in the recipe shared here. So if you want to deep fry, then try to add 2 tsp of corn flour, 1 tsp rice flour while marinating them
    • Finally adding curry leaves gives a unique aroma and taste to your prawns' fry

    Serving Suggestions

    This prawns fry tastes great on its own as a starter or you can also serve it with white rice along with some veg curries. You could also make a combo platter with other non-veg sides as well.

    Storage Suggestions

    This dish tastes best when served warm and the leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a day. Make sure to reheat them before enjoying them.

    You could also find more prawns and Seafood Recipes below.

    • Prawn Masala
    • Shrimp Biryani
    • Meen Pollichathu
    • Chepala Pulusu
    • Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
    • Grilled Salmon

    More Shrimp Recipes

    • Fried Shrimp
    • Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
    • Garlic Butter Shrimp
    • Szechuan Shrimp

    If you are looking for more seafood recipes from fish to prawn and from side dishes to main dishes, you can take a look at this collection of Indian Seafood Recipes from this blog in one place. Take a peek!

    Prawns Fry Recipe video

    I have shared a detailed video of this prawns fry recipe below and I hope it will help you to make a delicious seafood dish at home. For a quick reference, you could also find this recipe in story format.

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    Prawns Fry

    Prawns Fry (Indian Shrimp Fry)

    Prawns fry or Indian Shrimp fry is an easy and flavor-packed Indian seafood side dish. It is prepared with fresh prawns, basic Indian masala, spices, and herbs. This dry roasted prawns fry is a simple and easy dish and tastes best with rice, or as a simple starter for most non-veg meals.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Adjust 4 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lb Prawn, cleaned and deveined
    • 2 Onions, chopped
    • 2 sprig Curry Leaves
    • 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
    • 1 tsp Chili Powder
    • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • Salt, as needed
    • ½ cup Oil
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    Instructions
     

    To make Prawns Fry

    • In a bowl, add the cleaned prawns or shrimp and add salt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, chili, coriander, and garam masala powder
      prawns and indian spices in a bowl
    • Mix everything well and rest it for about 15 minutes
      marinated prawns in a bowl
    • Now in pan with medium heat, pour oil and add onions. Saute the onions until it turns soft
      sauting onions in a pan
    • Now add the marinated prawns and give a good mix
      mixing prawns with onions
    • Allow the prawns to cook until it leaves water and swirls up
      Prawns cooking in a pan
    • Now switch the heat to high and roast the prawns until all the masala coat thoroughly on them
      roasting prawns until red
    • Finally, add a lot of curry leaves and give a quick stir. And now it is ready for you to taste and enjoy
      adding curry leaves to the prawn

    To Serve

    • Serve this delicious prawn fry as a starter or side dish for rice
      serving prawns fry

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    Notes

    • Marinating the prawns for at least 15 minutes helps to achieve great taste and flavor. You can also marinate them overnight if you are not on a time crunch
    • Adding ginger garlic paste helps to remove the raw smell from the shrimps and I suggest not skipping them to enjoy the unique taste and flavor
    • Roasting the marinated shrimp for the last few minutes helps the masala to coat thoroughly on them
    • I have used canola oil for roasting the shrimp but you can also use coconut oil for a unique flavor and taste
    • Finally adding curry leaves gives a unique aroma and taste to your prawns' fry and I suggest not skipping it to achieve great flavor and taste

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 365mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg
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    FAQ

    What is prawn fry?

    Prawns fry is a simple and flavor-filled Indian seafood side dish. It is prepared with fresh prawns or shrimp along with basic Indian spices and herbs. It is typically served as a starter or side dish for rice for lunch or dinner.

    How do I clean prawns or shrimp?

    To clean the prawns or shrimp, first, the head and shell should be removed, and then make a slit at the curved part of it to remove the black or green vein. You could also buy precleaned shrimps from the stores to ease your work.

    Can I deep fry the prawns?

    Yes, you can deep fry the prawns but I haven't coated the marinated prawns with flours in the recipe shared here. So if you want to deep fry, then try to add 2 tsp of cornflour, 1 tsp rice flour while marinating them.

    Are prawns fry healthy?

    No, the recipe shared here needs a generous amount of oil to make the fry which is considered not good for health for regular intake. But, you can always feel free to reduce the oil quantity to enjoy the dish. On other hand, prawns are a good source of omega 3 fatty acid which is good for health.

    I really hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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    1. Suji

      September 12, 2021 at 2:15 am

      Hi! Tried your prawn recipe and it was a hit!! Thank you.

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      • Sangeetha Vel

        September 12, 2021 at 2:14 pm

        Hi Suji,
        I am happy to hear that it turned out great for you 🙂 . Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply

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