Chinese Cuisine
Crispy Breaded Prawns
Golden and crispy breaded prawns made with fresh shrimp, egg wash, and breadcrumbs. Lightly pan-fried until crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, this simple seafood dish makes a delicious appetizer or snack.
- Total
- 30 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Cuisine
- Method
- Chinese Cuisine
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- Fresh Prawns
About This Recipe
Golden and crispy breaded prawns made with fresh shrimp, egg wash, and breadcrumbs. Lightly pan-fried until crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, this simple seafood dish makes a delicious appetizer or snack.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 30 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
- Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
- Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh Prawns
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Cooking Wine
- Optional Scallion-Ginger Water
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Fresh Prawns
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Breadcrumbs
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Eggs
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Salt
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Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh prawns thoroughly under cold running water.
Step 2
Place the prawns in the freezer for about 2 hours. This makes peeling easier while keeping the shrimp firm.
Step 3
Remove the heads and shells. Using a toothpick, pull out the vein from the third tail segment in one piece.
Step 4
Slice open the underside of each shrimp and gently flatten it with the back of a knife.
Step 5
Season the shrimp with salt and cooking wine. Marinate for 15 minutes. For extra freshness, add a little scallion-ginger water.
Step 6
Dip each shrimp into beaten egg until fully coated.
Step 7
Roll the shrimp in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the coating adheres evenly.
Step 8
Lightly brush a skillet with olive oil. Cook the shrimp over low heat, turning occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Freezing the shrimp briefly makes peeling much easier. Flattening the shrimp helps them cook evenly and stay straight. Cook over low heat to ensure the breadcrumb coating becomes golden and crisp without burning.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
- Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.
Recipe Card
Golden and crispy breaded prawns made with fresh shrimp, egg wash, and breadcrumbs. Lightly pan-fried until crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, this simple seafood dish makes a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh Prawns
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Cooking Wine
- Optional Scallion-Ginger Water
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Method
- Rinse the fresh prawns thoroughly under cold running water.
- Place the prawns in the freezer for about 2 hours. This makes peeling easier while keeping the shrimp firm.
- Remove the heads and shells. Using a toothpick, pull out the vein from the third tail segment in one piece.
- Slice open the underside of each shrimp and gently flatten it with the back of a knife.
- Season the shrimp with salt and cooking wine. Marinate for 15 minutes. For extra freshness, add a little scallion-ginger water.
- Dip each shrimp into beaten egg until fully coated.
- Roll the shrimp in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the coating adheres evenly.
- Lightly brush a skillet with olive oil. Cook the shrimp over low heat, turning occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
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