Butterfly Prawn With Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Butterfly Prawn With Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh prawns, shelled, deveined and cleaned; 2 eggs, beaten slightly; 6 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 3 tablespoons chinese pickles; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple (chunk style); 5 tablespoons rice vinegar; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, in 6 tblsp. water; 12 green pepper, cut in small pieces; 1 small fresh tomato, cut in wedges; 3 cups oil

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh prawns, shelled, deveined and cleaned
2 eggs, beaten slightly
6 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sherry wine
3 tablespoons chinese pickles
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple (chunk style)
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch, in 6 tblsp. water
12 green pepper, cut in small pieces
1 small fresh tomato, cut in wedges
3 cups oil

1
Cut and split open the backs of prawns; leaving both ends attached; flatten out to form a ring shape.
2
Mix eggs, flour, sherry and salt.
3
Heat oil in pan until hot.
4
Dip prawns into batter.
5
Deep fry until golden brown.
6
Arrange cooked prawns in a plate.
7
Mix pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture; bring to boil.
8
Stir quickly till sauce thickens; add chinese pickles, pineapple chunks, green pepper and tomato wedges; cook 1 minute.
9
Pour sauce over prawns.
10
Serve hot.

1959

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh prawns, shelled, deveined and cleaned, 2 eggs, beaten slightly, 6 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Butterfly Prawn With Sweet and Sour Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Butterfly Prawn With Sweet and Sour Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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