Nutrition Facts for Crispy prawn cakes
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Crispy Prawn Cakes

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Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Dive into the unbeatable crunch and savory flavor of these Crispy Prawn Cakes, a must-try recipe for lovers of seafood and finger foods! Made with succulent prawns blended into a flavorful paste and infused with garlic, fresh coriander, and a hint of green chili, these golden patties are seasoned with soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil for an irresistible umami kick. Coated with breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch, these cakes cook to perfection in minutes, making them an ideal appetizer or party snack. Serve them piping hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a delicious side dish for a seafood feast. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these prawn cakes are easy to prepare, quick to cook, and guaranteed to impress!

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Recipe Information

⏱️
Prep Time
20 min
🔥
Cook Time
15 min
🕐
Total Time
35 min
👥
Servings
4 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items
  • 500 grams Prawns
  • 100 grams Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander
  • 1 medium Green chili
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 200 milliliters Vegetable oil
💡
Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

12 steps
1

Begin by cleaning the prawns, removing the shells, and deveining them. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

2

Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse until they form a coarse paste. Be careful not to over-process.

3

Chop the garlic cloves, fresh coriander, and green chili finely.

4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the prawn paste, chopped garlic, coriander, and green chili.

5

Add the egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

6

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should be malleable and hold together.

7

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a small, flat patty.

8

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

9

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the prawn cakes into the skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan.

10

Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

11

Remove the prawn cakes from the skillet and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

12

Serve the prawn cakes hot with your choice of dipping sauce or as part of a meal.

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
628
cal
27.0g
protein
19.3g
carbs
51.3g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (227.1g)
Calories
628
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.3 g 66%
Saturated Fat 7.7 g 39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30.0 g
Cholesterol 223 mg 74%
Sodium 1339 mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 19.3 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g 4%
Total Sugars 2.0 g
Protein 27.0 g 54%
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg 1%
Calcium 77 mg 6%
Iron 2.0 mg 11%
Potassium 248 mg 5%

*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.

Source of Calories

11.9%%
16.7%%
71.4%%
Fat: 1846 cal (71.4%%)
Protein: 433 cal (16.7%%)
Carbs: 307 cal (11.9%%)