Crispy Prawn Cakes
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly crunchy and flavorful Crispy Prawn Cakes! Bursting with juicy prawns, aromatic garlic, fresh coriander, and a hint of heat from green chili, these golden-brown patties are the perfect balance of savory and spicy. Bound with breadcrumbs and enhanced with bold flavors like soy sauce, fish sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil, these prawn cakes come together in just 35 minutes, making them a quick yet impressive dish. Perfectly pan-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while staying tender inside, they’re ideal served with your favorite dipping sauce or as a delectable starter for any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you frying up restaurant-quality seafood delights in no time! Keywords: crispy prawn cakes, golden-brown patties, seafood appetizers, quick prawn recipes, pan-fried snacks, crunchy shrimp cakes.
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Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Begin by cleaning the prawns, removing the shells, and deveining them. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse until they form a coarse paste. Be careful not to over-process.
Step 3
Chop the garlic cloves, fresh coriander, and green chili finely.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prawn paste, chopped garlic, coriander, and green chili.
Step 5
Add the egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 6
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should be malleable and hold together.
Step 7
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a small, flat patty.
Step 8
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 9
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the prawn cakes into the skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Step 10
Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 11
Remove the prawn cakes from the skillet and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 12
Serve the prawn cakes hot with your choice of dipping sauce or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (917.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2757.5 |
| Total Fat 213.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 121.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1274.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9468.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.8g | |
| Protein 138.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 54.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 563.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1128.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories