This Egyptian Spicy Fried Prawns and Scallops recipe is a fine example of Egyptian seafood dishes. A sumptuous combination of flavors, it is not really spicy as in hot-spicy, although you could add cayenne pepper to taste if you want to kick it up a notch. But you want the cumin and ginger to really stand out – this savory combination is what gives Egyptian Spicy Fried Prawns and Scallops its distinctive flavor.
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Egyptian Spicy Fried Prawns and Scallops Recipe-
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp. scallion-infused olive oil
- 6 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger root
- 1-1⁄2 lb. large raw prawns, in the shell
- 3/4 lb. raw jumbo scallops
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground coarse sea salt
- 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
Directions:
Note: This recipe is taken from our Egyptian Cuisine pages.
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I just love the idea of cumin and ginger for a savory blend. This dish sounds so yummy…..gotta make this for hubby, we both love ethnic food adventures.
Go for it, Kim … and good for you and hubby, exploring new ethnic food adventures is fun!
SOLD!! Any seafood and spicy food lover like me would have to try this dish!
Mark, I couldn’t agree more!
Looks and sounds so delish! Definitely wanna try this recipe out!
Go for it, Margo – you will love this dish!
Definitely gonna try this one! Hubby and I ,,, the whole family, loves seafood and spicy dishes. And cumin and ginger seem like an excellent flavoring for prawns and scallops – sounds subtle and elegant.
You got it right, Barb – the ginger and cumin are just sublime with the scallops and prawns – enjoy with the family!
Great sounding recipe. Much as I like seafood, and ethnic foods, I’ll sure try this one. The cumin-ginger seasoning sounds interesting, too. Thanks for this one!
You’re welcome, Howard, and yes the cumin/ginger seasoning really sets this dish up nicely.