Soy-Free Crispy Prawn Cakes
Elevate your appetizer game with these Soy-Free Crispy Prawn Cakes, a delightful seafood treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with tender prawns, aromatic fresh coriander, zesty lime, and a hint of spice from red chili, these golden bites boast incredible flavor and texture thanks to their crunchy panko breadcrumb coating. Designed to be soy-free while remaining irresistibly tasty, they’re shallow fried to perfection for a satisfying crisp. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for sharing, these prawn cakes shine on their own or paired with your favorite dipping sauce. Whether served as an elegant starter or a casual snack, they’re sure to impress your guests while catering to dietary preferences.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 small Red chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Panko breadcrumbs
- 250 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse until they are roughly chopped. You want a mix of fine and chunky for texture.
Transfer the chopped prawns to a large mixing bowl.
Add the green onions, garlic, coriander, egg, cornstarch, lime zest, red chili (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the prawns and mix everything until well combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm in diameter. You should get approximately 10-12 patties.
Spread the panko breadcrumbs evenly on a plate.
Gently press each prawn cake into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage on both sides. This will create a nice crispy coating.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. It should be about 1 cm deep for shallow frying.
Once the oil is hot (a breadcrumb should sizzle upon contact), carefully add the prawn cakes to the pan without overcrowding.
Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried prawn cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the crispy prawn cakes immediately with a side of lime wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.9 g | 337% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1164 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 3897 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 142.2 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1542 mg | 33% | |
*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.
