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Crispy Prawn Baskets (Shrimp) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

?A Crispy Prawn Basket is a deep fried shrimp dish that is popular in many Asian countries. The shrimp are usually battered and then fried until they are crispy. They are often served with a dipping sauce or as an appetizer.

 8 spring roll wrappers
 1 cup chopped prawns
 2 cups bean sprouts
 ¼ cup mayonnaise
 1 Tbsp yogurt or sour cream
 3 tsp lemon juice
 1 gherkin, sliced
 for frying
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Heat oil to 180C (350F). Place 2 spring roll wrappers together with corners not matching. Lower wrappers into hot oil then immediatley push soup ladle into center to form a cup. Cook until golden, lift and drain on absorbent paper. Allow to cool. Combine filling ingredients except gherkin. Spoon into crisp basket. Garnish with gherkin and serve.