High Protein Crispy Prawn Cakes

Elevate your appetizer game with these High Protein Crispy Prawn Cakes—an irresistible combination of succulent prawns, aromatic herbs, and bold seasonings packed into golden-brown patties that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe blends finely chopped prawns with fresh coriander, green onions, red chili, and a bright hint of lime zest for a zingy kick. A touch of soy sauce and fish sauce enhances the umami flavors, while breadcrumbs and cornflour create a crispy, golden exterior that’s pan-fried to perfection in just minutes. Ready in under 30 minutes, these protein-packed prawn cakes are perfect for a crowd, especially when paired with a tangy dipping sauce like sweet chili or lime-spiked mayo. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, these crispy creations are sure to steal the spotlight on any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams raw prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 large egg
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 1 small red chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 120 milliliters vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the peeled and deveined prawns into a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped, but not turned into a paste.

Step 2

Transfer the chopped prawns into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the egg, breadcrumbs, chopped coriander, green onions, red chili, lime zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, cornflour, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything until well combined.

Step 4

Using your hands, shape the prawn mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter. You should have around 8-10 patties.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the prawn cakes, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Fry each side for about 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 8

Use tongs to carefully remove the prawn cakes from the oil and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 9

Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or a spicy lime mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(874.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2000.4

Total Fat 121.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.1g
Cholesterol 1164.5mg	0%
Sodium 5477.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.5g
Protein 145.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 489.8mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1756.8mg	0%

*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

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 19.4%