Baked Prawn and Chilli Ginger Cakes

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 thick slices white bread, crusts removed, about 100 g (4 oz) 250 g (9 oz) peeled raw prawns (shrimp)1/2 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped 2.5 cm (1 inch) piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)1 teaspoon salt 1 egg oil, for spraying
Directions
Place the bread in a bowl, cover with water, soak for about 10 seconds, then squeeze out the excess water. Place the drained bread in a food processcor with the prawns, chilli, ginger, garlic, coriander, salt and egg. Pulse until well blended.

Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Using lightly floured hands divide the mixture into 12 small cakes. Spray the oil very lightly onto a baking sheet and arrange the prawn cakes on the baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Spray with a little oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning half-way through, until brown and just beginning to crisp

Serve warm with baby lettuce, rocket or watercress leaves and a bowl of sweet chilli sauce. (not included in the nutritional values)


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WAHZOE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.8
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 148.1 mg
  • Sodium: 569.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 16.4 g

Member Reviews
  • NASFKAB
    Amazing idea - 3/5/19