Crispy Prawns With Lemon Myrtle

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Rice flour gives this a nice crunch. Backhousia citriodora (common names lemon myrtle, lemon scented myrtle, lemon scented ironwood) is a flowering plant in the family myrtaceae. From subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern queensland, australia, with a natural distribution from mackay to brisbane. Other common names are sweet verbena tree, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented verbena, and lemon scented backhousia.

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Steps

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Heat 1 inch of oil in a frying pan.

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Mix rice flour , lemon myrtle , paprika , chili and salt to taste.

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Toss prawns into mixture.

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Remove excess flour.

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Fry shrimp over heat heat 1 minute per side.

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Drain on paper towel.

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Sprinkle with red pepper flakes , salt and a slice of lime.

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Ingredients

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prawns, rice flour, ground lemon myrtle, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, peanut oil, red pepper flakes, lime slice