Crispy Fried Prawns with Aioli

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4–6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

Appears in
The Sun-Soaked Plate: 20 staple Mediterranean ingredients, endless flavours

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 250 g/9 oz/scant 2 cups

Method

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt and paprika. Whisk in the beer, cover with cling film (plastic wrap) and let rest in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Heat enough oil for deep-frying in a deep, heavy saucepan to 190°C/375°F, or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Dip each prawn (shrimp) into the batter, holding each by the tail, then carefully low