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    Home » Recipes » Finger Food

    Spiced Prawn Pappadams Recipe

    December 7, 2011 By Sara McCleary Updated February 16, 2022 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    Aussies love prawns.  Due to a stupid Tourism Australia advertisement featuring Paul Hogan years ago my American readers may think we call them shrimp.  Nope, Aussies throw prawns on the barbie.  We never knew what a shrimp was until that ad was aired.

    We love our prawns ever more so when it's time to celebrate.  I can't imagine Christmas or even New Years Eve without having some sort of prawn or oyster canapé being circulated. 

    Spiced Prawn Pappadam

    Not sure if you have ever noticed the chip style packets of pre-made pappadums which grace the Indian cuisine section of local supermarkets?  They are so handy and I have made great use of them in the past.

    Taking the stress out of entertaining is important to me.  Sure, I love to go all out and spend hours on a dish on some occasions to create something stupendous.  I also love to whip something up that is quick and dead easy to make.  It really doesn't get much easier than this.

    Sara xxx

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    Spiced Prawn Pappadams

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Great with a glass of Champagne over the holiday season.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Entertaining
    Servings 12
    Calories 29 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 300 grams cooked peeled prawns chopped
    • 4 teaspoons tandoori paste
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) natural yoghurt
    • Grated zest of 1 lime
    • Chopped coriander cilantro, plus extra for garnish
    • 1 bag of premade mini pappadums
    • Mango chutney to serve
    • Lime wedges to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Place chopped prawns, tandoori paste, yoghurt, lime zest and coriander in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Set prawn mixture aside in the fridge for a minimum of 15 minutes to allow the flavours to develop. (Prawn mixture can be made the day ahead)
    • Place pappadums on a serving tray and place a small dollop of mango chutney inside each one. Then top the pappadum with the prawn mixture and a sprinkle of coriander.
    • Serve immediately with lime wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcalProtein: 5gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 27mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.6mg
    Did You Make This Recipe?I do a happy dance when people share how they went. Tag me on Instagram or Twitter @bellyrumbles & #bellyrumbles

    Sara xxx

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    1. Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse)

      December 15, 2011 at 12:35 am

      Loving your simple entertaining ideas!

      Reply
    2. Jennifer (Delicieux)

      December 13, 2011 at 5:13 am

      I love this idea!!! Serving on pappadams is so fantastic and I love the crunch that it adds!

      Reply
    3. shaz

      December 12, 2011 at 7:08 am

      Love this idea, really easy but impressive. Those pappadum chips are so addictive though, I'm scared to have them around at home!

      Reply
    4. Iron Chef Shellie

      December 11, 2011 at 11:03 am

      I am not hungry, but all i want to do is eat these... they look so damn good!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] The Littlest Anchovy

      December 09, 2011 at 6:25 am

      Fabulous summer entertaining recipe! have already bookmarked it to make this weekend!

      Reply
    6. Dolly

      December 09, 2011 at 5:43 am

      that looks lovely... perfect for summer!

      Reply
    7. Von

      December 09, 2011 at 5:26 am

      :O I've never noticed the pre-made pappadums in supermarkets...! I love pappadums! I'll definitely be searching for them next time 😉 This looks really tasty and delicious too!

      Reply
    8. JasmyneTea

      December 09, 2011 at 5:23 am

      I didn't know what shrimp was until about 3 years ago, lol. Great recipe, fantastic for summer!

      Reply
    9. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      December 08, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      I love those pappadums! And putting prawns (not shrimp 😉 ) in them is a great idea. I've had them with prawn crackers before but pappadums is a nice variation 🙂

      Reply
    10. Sara

      December 08, 2011 at 1:03 am

      Hi Penny, simple and yes, packed with flavour.
      Hi Winston, thank you.
      Hi Catty, thank you and they really are

      Reply
    11. catty

      December 08, 2011 at 12:53 am

      Ooooh these papadums looks divine and the perfect summer snack!

      Reply
    12. Winston

      December 07, 2011 at 9:29 am

      LOVE canape recipe ideas... This is brilliant! Those pappadams are so tasty so thanks for the great idea to use them as a plate for these prawns. LOVELY! And congrats to the winner of this prize =)

      Reply
    13. penny aka jeroxie

      December 07, 2011 at 3:01 am

      I am up for anything that is less stressing when entertaining at home. I love this simple recipe. and I know that it will be packed with flavour.

      Reply

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