Name: Prawns Pepper Fry – Spicy & Delicious
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-3 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 10-15 Prawns/Shrimps (cleaned and deveined); 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2-3 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1 sprig Curry Leaves; 2-3 Green Chillies (slit); 3-4 Dry Red Chillies; 1 large Onion (sliced); 1 medium Capsicum (sliced); 1 tbsp Crushed Garlic; 1 tbsp Crushed Ginger; 1-2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal

Recipe by rakshaskitchen on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This recipe guides you through making a spicy and delicious Prawns Pepper Fry. Marinated prawns are sautéed with onions, capsicum, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a flavorful and quick seafood dish.

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All Ingredients - For Marination

Prawns/Shrimps (cleaned and deveined) 10-15
Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Cooking Oil 2-3 tbsp
Curry Leaves 1 sprig
Green Chillies (slit) 2-3
Dry Red Chillies 3-4
Onion (sliced) 1 large
Capsicum (sliced) 1 medium
Crushed Garlic 1 tbsp
Crushed Ginger 1 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder 1-2 tsp
Cumin Powder 1 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish) 2 tbsp

Tools You'll Need

Frying pan
Pan
Bowl

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)

⚠ Contains Allergens

Shellfish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Prawns for Marination

Take 10-15 cleaned and deveined prawns/shrimps in a bowl.

Step 2: Marinate the Prawns

Marinate the prawns by applying 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well to coat all prawns evenly.

Step 3: Rest Marinated Prawns

Keep the marinated prawns aside for .

Step 4: Heat Oil

Heat a frying pan and add 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil.

Step 5: Add Curry Leaves

Once the oil is hot, add 1 sprig of curry leaves.

Step 6: Add Chillies and Sauté

Add 2-3 slit green chillies and 3-4 dry red chillies. Fry for half a minute until fragrant.

Step 7: Sauté Onions

Add 1 large sliced onion and sauté until it turns pinkish and translucent.

Step 8: Add Capsicum

Add 1 medium sliced capsicum and mix well. Cook until the capsicum is slightly tender.

Step 9: Add Ginger and Garlic

After the capsicum is slightly cooked, add 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon of crushed ginger. Mix well and sauté until the raw aroma of ginger and garlic disappears.

Step 10: Add Marinated Prawns

Add the marinated prawns to the pan and mix thoroughly with the vegetables and spices.

Step 11: Add Spices and Cook

After the prawns are slightly cooked and have changed color, add 1-2 teaspoons of black pepper powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Mix all ingredients well and cook for another until the prawns are fully cooked and the spices are well combined.

Step 12: Garnish

Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves.

Step 13: Serve

Delicious Prawns Pepper Fry is ready to serve.

Pro Tips

• Adjust spice levels by altering the amount of chillies and black pepper powder.

• Serve with a dash of lemon juice for an enhanced peppery taste.

Recipe Variations

• Add other vegetables like bell peppers of different colors or mushrooms.

• Experiment with a pinch of garam masala for a different flavor profile.

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