Soy-Free Crispy Prawn Cakes

Upgrade your seafood game with these Soy-Free Crispy Prawn Cakes, a delightful twist on the classic recipe that's perfect for those with soy allergies or anyone looking for a clean, flavorful dish. Made with tender prawns, fresh coriander, zesty lime, and a touch of optional red chili for heat, these patties deliver bold flavors with every bite. Coated in a layer of crunchy panko breadcrumbs and shallow-fried to golden perfection, each cake boasts a satisfying crisp exterior while staying juicy and succulent inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, these prawn cakes make an ideal appetizer, party snack, or light main course. Serve them with a squeeze of lime or your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistibly refreshing finish. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe celebrates vibrant ingredients and is both easy to make and crowd-pleasing.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Place the prawns in a food processor and pulse until they are roughly chopped. You want a mix of fine and chunky for texture.

Step 2

Transfer the chopped prawns to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm in diameter. You should get approximately 10-12 patties.

Step 5

Spread the panko breadcrumbs evenly on a plate.

Step 6

Gently press each prawn cake into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage on both sides. This will create a nice crispy coating.

Step 7

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. It should be about 1 cm deep for shallow frying.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot (a breadcrumb should sizzle upon contact), carefully add the prawn cakes to the pan without overcrowding.

Step 9

Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 10

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried prawn cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the crispy prawn cakes immediately with a side of lime wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(974.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3214.7

Total Fat 262.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 1164.5mg	0%
Sodium 3896.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 142.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 461.1mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1542.3mg	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: 70.9%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 12.1%