Heart-Healthy Crispy Prawn Cakes
Delight in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with these **Heart-Healthy Crispy Prawn Cakes**, a lighter take on a seafood classic. Packed with protein-rich prawns, vibrant **coriander, spring onion, and chili**, and a touch of grated ginger for aromatic warmth, this dish is a nourishing treat for your taste buds. These prawn cakes are bound together with whole wheat breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior while keeping sodium levels in check with low-sodium soy sauce. Cooked to golden perfection with a light drizzle of olive oil, they offer all the crispiness you crave with none of the guilt. Ready in just 35 minutes, these patties make an ideal choice for a quick, healthy dinner—served alongside a zesty lime dip or a fresh salad for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a wholesome twist, this recipe ticks all the boxes for **easy, healthy, and delicious homemade cooking**!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 stalks spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the prawns until they are finely chopped but not pureed. Avoid over-processing.
Transfer the chopped prawns to a large mixing bowl. Add coriander leaves, spring onions, garlic, red chili, ginger, and the beaten egg. Stir well to combine.
Add soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the prawn mixture, mix to incorporate fully.
Gradually mix in half of the breadcrumbs into the prawn mixture. Use as much as needed until the mixture holds together well when shaped.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each into a patty roughly 1 inch thick.
Spread the remaining breadcrumbs on a plate. Coat each patty evenly on both sides with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add prawn cakes in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
Cook each cake for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked prawn cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve the prawn cakes warm with a side of fresh salad or a dipping sauce of your choice for a healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1131 mg | 377% | |
| Sodium | 3130 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 145.7 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2208 mg | 47% | |
*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.
