The prawn rolls in phyllo dough or prawns wrapped in phyllo dough, baked in the oven or air fryer, are easy and quick finger foods to prepare.
You can find phyllo dough in very thin sheets:
• fresh in the refrigerator section;
• frozen [move to fridge the night before].
The phyllo dough [made from flour and water, without added fats] is a good light alternative to puff pastry.
By overlapping the layers brushed with a mixture of water and extra virgin olive oil [a drizzle], you get a crispy and tasty but light pastry.
Irresistible!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
One sheet of phyllo dough → 4 prawns → 4 rolls.
- 8 prawns
- 2 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 cup water
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 pinch salt
Suggested Tools
- Colander
- Knife sharp
- Toothpick
- Paper towel kitchen
- 1 Cup
- 1 Brush silicone kitchen brush
- 1 Baking tray 10×11.5 inches
- Parchment paper
Preparation
Clean the prawns
Gently separate the heads from the bodies.
Do not discard the heads, you can use them as a base for a potential broth with prawn heads or prawn sauce.Shell the prawns.
First, you need to remove the black thread or intestine whose content is not toxic but can ruin our dishes:
• with a sharp knife, make an incision on the back of the bodies;
• remove the black thread or intestine using a toothpick.Wash the prawns thoroughly under running water then let them drain in a colander.
Blot the residual water with kitchen paper towels.
They should be well dry.You can find phyllo dough in very thin sheets:
• fresh in the refrigerator section;
• frozen [move to fridge the night before].Take the phyllo dough out of the fridge a few minutes before using it.
Separate one sheet at a time.Cut the sheet into 4 strips parallel to the short side.
Pour some water and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil into a cup, grind the pepper and mix to form an emulsion.
Brush each strip with the emulsion; if you do not have a brush, use a spoon.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the surface.
Line a baking tray* with a sheet of parchment paper.
* broad, the prawns wrapped in phyllo dough should not overlap.Place a prawn at the edge of the short side and wrap until the entire strip of phyllo dough is rolled up.
Continue until all prawns are used.
Place the prawn rolls in phyllo dough on the baking tray.Briefly preheat the oven.
Bake at 356°F in a fan oven for 15-20 minutes, according to the desired level of browning.Plate.
Grind the pepper.Your prawn rolls in phyllo dough or prawns wrapped in phyllo dough are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Notes
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Prawns in the diet
Briefly, it should be noted that these are crustaceans low in triglycerides but high in cholesterol and also contain a small portion of available carbohydrates, which is why they are not indicated and included in all diets.
This applies to all species of prawns [from large prawns to shrimp].
In my husband’s dietary plan, prawns are present and classified as foods to be consumed occasionally.What is phyllo dough and where do you buy it?
Phyllo dough is a thin pastry available in sheets or rolls.
What is the difference between puff pastry and phyllo dough?
Phyllo dough is made with oil instead of butter, making it lighter.
In which section can you find phyllo dough?
You can find phyllo dough:
• fresh, in the fresh section;
• frozen, in the frozen section.How long does opened phyllo dough last?
Opened phyllo dough [both fresh and defrosted] can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Wrap the phyllo dough sheets inside their own packaging or a plastic food bag and seal with a bag clip.
