Citrus and Almond Prawns Wrapped in Knafe Pastry

Name: Citrus and Almond Prawns Wrapped in Knafe Pastry
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters toasted flaked almonds; 454 grams pkg knafe dough, defrosted; 1 Zest of lemon; 1 Zest of lime; 1 Zest of orange; 4 servings Peanut oil for deep-frying; 20 mediums fresh prawns, shelled, cleaned and butterflied with tails intact; 4 servings Salt and pepper

Citrus and Almond Prawns Wrapped in Knafe Pastry might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 22g of protein, 39g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Spread the knafe dough on a working surface and cover with adamp cloth. In a small bowl, mix the almonds with the lemon,orange and lime zests. Season the prawn with salt and pepperand open the backs. Take a pinch of the almond mixture andplace in the open area of the prawn. Close together to encasethe filling and continue until all prawns are filled.

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Almonds

Orange

Shrimp

Spread

Dough

Lemon

Lime

Salt

Equipment you will use

Bowl

Take a few strands of the knafe pastry dough, lay them downflat and spread away from you.

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Pastry Dough

Spread

Place a filled prawn at the endclosest to you and roll the dough around the prawn, ensuringthe filling does not come out. Leave the tails exposed. It willlook like a cocoon. Proceed to wrap all the prawns in the sameway. Keep covered until ready to fry.

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Shrimp

Dough

Roll

Wrap

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan to 350°F.Using tongs, gently lower the wrapped prawn in the hot oil,one at a time. Don't let go of the rolled prawn with the tongsin the oil until it holds together. Fry about 5 at a time untilgolden and crisp.

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Shrimp

Cooking Oil