Italian Fish Recipes - Battered Prawns (Scampi Fritti) Recipe

• 20 raw whole king prawns (jumbo shrimp)

• 1 egg

• 150 ml/2/3 cup milk

• 25 g/1 oz/1/4 cup plain (all-purpose) flour

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Oil for deep-frying

• Lemon wedges, to serve

Method:

1. Shell the prawns. Beat the egg into the milk in a shallow dish. Season the flour.

2. Dip the prawns in the milk then into the seasoned flour. Heat the oil and deep-fry the prawns until golden brown.

3. Arrange on a dish or in a basket and serve hot with lemon wedges.