Crunchy Coconut Prawns with a Dip

I am always looking for different ways to cook prawns, particularly for 'finger food'. This one I made on Friday night. We were watching a movie and didn't want to have a sit down meal, so I made finger food (more recipes to come later!) so we could nibble as we watched the movie.

These were the prawns. Dipped in a coconut mix and lightly fried until crunchy with a soy & sweet chilli dip. We ate the lot - they were delicious!

Ingredients:

150g raw king prawns
50g dried breadcrumbs
3 tbsp. desiccated coconut
2 tbsp. flour
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
1 egg
2 tbsp. oil
3 tbsp. sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp. dark soy sauce
juice of 1 lime

Method:

For the sauce, mix the sweet chilli sauce with the soy and lime. Combine well in a bowl, cover and leave to chill in the fridge while you make the prawns.

Mix the breadcrumbs, coconut & flour in a bowl (add the chilli flakes if liked). Beat the egg in a separate bowl. Dip each prawn firstly in the beaten egg, and then in the crumb mix. Put each one gently onto a plate until all are completed.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook each prawn on both sides for about 2 minutes; you will need to do in 2 or 3 batches (don't put too many in the pan together). Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm in a low oven.

Serve the prawns with the dip and let people help themselves. Delicious!