Spicy prawns with lime and mint salt

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 teaspoons chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 16 medium green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup garlic aioli, to serve
• Lime wedges, to serve

LIME AND MINT SALT

• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus extra mint sprigs to serve

METHOD

• Step 1
  Make lime and mint salt. Combine salt, lime rind and mint in a small bowl.
• Step 2
  Combine flour, chilli powder and pepper in a bowl. Add prawns. Toss to coat all over, shaking off excess flour.
• Step 3
  Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add prawns. Cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and just cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 the salt mixture. Serve with remaining salt mixture, lime, aioli and extra mint.