Baked Prawn and Chilli Ginger Cakes
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Baked Prawn and Chilli Ginger Cakes, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and healthy cooking. Made with juicy prawns, aromatic ginger, fragrant coriander, and a touch of zesty lime, these cakes pack a punch with every bite. Their crispy breadcrumb coating is baked to golden perfection, making this dish a lighter alternative to traditional pan-fried seafood cakes. The addition of fish sauce brings an enticing umami depth, while the quick prep and bake time make this recipe a stress-free winner for weeknight dinners or dinner party starters. Serve them warm with fresh lime wedges and a tangy chili dipping sauce for a vibrant, flavor-packed experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 piece fresh red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 pieces spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 piece egg white
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
- 1 for garnish lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a food processor, add the raw prawns, chilli, ginger, garlic, spring onions, coriander leaves, lime zest, fish sauce, cornflour, and egg white.
Pulse the ingredients until a coarse paste is formed. Avoid over-processing; you want the mixture to still have some texture.
With wet hands, shape the mixture into small, flat cakes—about 8 to 10 cakes in total.
Pour the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish, then press each prawn cake lightly into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly on both sides.
Arrange the prawn cakes on the prepared baking tray and spray both sides lightly with olive oil spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cakes are golden and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm with lime wedges on the side and a chili dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 531 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
