Mediterranean Diet Prawn Paste Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these Mediterranean Diet Prawn Paste Balls—an irresistibly flavorful and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Made with succulent prawns, fresh parsley, zesty lemon, and seasoned breadcrumbs, these bite-sized delights come together in just 35 minutes. Baked—not fried—they’re lightly misted with olive oil cooking spray to achieve a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining their light and protein-packed profile. Serve them warm with a dollop of tangy Greek yogurt dip or a refreshing Mediterranean salad for a nutritious starter or snack option. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, blending wholesome ingredients with simple techniques for a deliciously guilt-free treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 30 g Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Egg white
- 50 g Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, ground
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Place the peeled and deveined prawns into a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse paste.
Transfer the prawn paste to a mixing bowl and add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, olive oil, egg white, and breadcrumbs.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
With your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Lightly spray the prawn balls with olive oil cooking spray to promote even browning.
Place the prawn balls on the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with a side of Greek yogurt dip or a fresh Mediterranean salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3323 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 131.9 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1855 mg | 39% | |
*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.
